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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,806.46, 868,210.04 and 241,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,806.46, 868,210.04 and 241,663.40 is: 362,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,806.46 : 868,210.04 = 241,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,806.46/868,210.04 = 241,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,806.46x = 868,210.04 × 241,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,806.46x = 209,814,589,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,814,589,699.43/578,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,495.25

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