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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,722.67, 868,084.10 and 241,579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,722.67, 868,084.10 and 241,579.43 is: 362,369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,722.67 : 868,084.10 = 241,579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,722.67/868,084.10 = 241,579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,722.67x = 868,084.10 × 241,579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,722.67x = 209,711,262,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,711,262,070.06/578,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,369.18

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