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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,049.84, 846,296.32 and 248,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,049.84, 846,296.32 and 248,285.36 is: 372,525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,049.84 : 846,296.32 = 248,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,049.84/846,296.32 = 248,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,049.84x = 846,296.32 × 248,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,049.84x = 210,122,986,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,122,986,477.88/564,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,525.57

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