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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,717.67, 868,076.61 and 241,574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,717.67, 868,076.61 and 241,574.43 is: 362,361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,717.67 : 868,076.61 = 241,574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,717.67/868,076.61 = 241,574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,717.67x = 868,076.61 × 241,574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,717.67x = 209,705,112,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,705,112,257.08/578,717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,361.69

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