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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,652.95, 867,558.83 and 241,790.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,652.95, 867,558.83 and 241,790.01 is: 362,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,652.95 : 867,558.83 = 241,790.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,652.95/867,558.83 = 241,790.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,652.95x = 867,558.83 × 241,790.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,652.95x = 209,767,056,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,767,056,972.34/578,652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,509.27

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