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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,813.40, 867,528.90 and 241,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,813.40, 867,528.90 and 241,853.40 is: 362,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,813.40 : 867,528.90 = 241,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,813.40/867,528.90 = 241,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,813.40x = 867,528.90 × 241,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,813.40x = 209,814,814,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,814,814,063.26/578,813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,491.29

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