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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,706.22, 868,059.44 and 241,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,706.22, 868,059.44 and 241,562.96 is: 362,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,706.22 : 868,059.44 = 241,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,706.22/868,059.44 = 241,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,706.22x = 868,059.44 × 241,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,706.22x = 209,691,007,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,691,007,782.34/578,706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,344.49

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