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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,034.12, 868,445.48 and 241,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,034.12, 868,445.48 and 241,984.60 is: 362,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,034.12 : 868,445.48 = 241,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,034.12/868,445.48 = 241,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,034.12x = 868,445.48 × 241,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,034.12x = 210,150,432,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,150,432,099.61/579,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,932.73

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