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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,718.67, 868,078.11 and 241,575.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,718.67, 868,078.11 and 241,575.43 is: 362,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,718.67 : 868,078.11 = 241,575.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,718.67/868,078.11 = 241,575.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,718.67x = 868,078.11 × 241,575.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,718.67x = 209,706,342,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,706,342,696.84/578,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,363.19

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