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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,035.12, 868,446.98 and 241,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,035.12, 868,446.98 and 241,985.60 is: 362,934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,035.12 : 868,446.98 = 241,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,035.12/868,446.98 = 241,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,035.12x = 868,446.98 × 241,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,035.12x = 210,151,663,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,151,663,523.49/579,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,934.23

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