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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,017.97, 868,230.63 and 241,966.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,017.97, 868,230.63 and 241,966.53 is: 362,825.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,017.97 : 868,230.63 = 241,966.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,017.97/868,230.63 = 241,966.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,017.97x = 868,230.63 × 241,966.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,017.97x = 210,082,752,780.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,082,752,780.81/579,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,825.96

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