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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,006.63, 868,213.76 and 241,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,006.63, 868,213.76 and 241,955.28 is: 362,809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,006.63 : 868,213.76 = 241,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,006.63/868,213.76 = 241,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,006.63x = 868,213.76 × 241,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,006.63x = 210,068,902,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,068,902,190.88/579,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,809.15

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