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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,716.17, 868,074.35 and 241,572.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,716.17, 868,074.35 and 241,572.93 is: 362,359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,716.17 : 868,074.35 = 241,572.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,716.17/868,074.35 = 241,572.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,716.17x = 868,074.35 × 241,572.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,716.17x = 209,703,262,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,703,262,979.48/578,716.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,359.43

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