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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,620.52, 868,069.29 and 241,473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,620.52, 868,069.29 and 241,473.68 is: 362,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,620.52 : 868,069.29 = 241,473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,620.52/868,069.29 = 241,473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,620.52x = 868,069.29 × 241,473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,620.52x = 209,615,885,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,615,885,951.29/578,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,268.32

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