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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,003.33, 846,226.53 and 248,238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,003.33, 846,226.53 and 248,238.87 is: 372,455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,003.33 : 846,226.53 = 248,238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,003.33/846,226.53 = 248,238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,003.33x = 846,226.53 × 248,238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,003.33x = 210,066,317,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,066,317,571.22/564,003.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,455.81

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