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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,614.94, 868,059.93 and 241,468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,614.94, 868,059.93 and 241,468.28 is: 362,259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,614.94 : 868,059.93 = 241,468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,614.94/868,059.93 = 241,468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,614.94x = 868,059.93 × 241,468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,614.94x = 209,608,938,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,608,938,234.02/578,614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,259.81

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