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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,622.65, 868,072.55 and 241,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,622.65, 868,072.55 and 241,475.76 is: 362,271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,622.65 : 868,072.55 = 241,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,622.65/868,072.55 = 241,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,622.65x = 868,072.55 × 241,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,622.65x = 209,618,478,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,618,478,444.54/578,622.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,271.47

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