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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,614.82, 867,501.83 and 241,751.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,614.82, 867,501.83 and 241,751.81 is: 362,452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,614.82 : 867,501.83 = 241,751.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,614.82/867,501.83 = 241,751.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,614.82x = 867,501.83 × 241,751.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,614.82x = 209,720,132,034.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,720,132,034.54/578,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,452.06

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