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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,592.23, 868,026.92 and 241,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,592.23, 868,026.92 and 241,445.32 is: 362,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,592.23 : 868,026.92 = 241,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,592.23/868,026.92 = 241,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,592.23x = 868,026.92 × 241,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,592.23x = 209,581,034,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,581,034,090.72/578,592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,225.80

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