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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,710.98, 868,066.56 and 241,567.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,710.98, 868,066.56 and 241,567.70 is: 362,351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,710.98 : 868,066.56 = 241,567.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,710.98/868,066.56 = 241,567.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,710.98x = 868,066.56 × 241,567.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,710.98x = 209,696,838,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,696,838,005.78/578,710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,351.58

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