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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,723.67, 868,085.60 and 241,580.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,723.67, 868,085.60 and 241,580.43 is: 362,370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,723.67 : 868,085.60 = 241,580.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,723.67/868,085.60 = 241,580.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,723.67x = 868,085.60 × 241,580.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,723.67x = 209,712,492,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,712,492,524.81/578,723.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,370.68

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