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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,585.93, 868,017.47 and 241,439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,585.93, 868,017.47 and 241,439.04 is: 362,216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,585.93 : 868,017.47 = 241,439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,585.93/868,017.47 = 241,439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,585.93x = 868,017.47 × 241,439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,585.93x = 209,573,303,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,573,303,452.83/578,585.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,216.39

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