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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,676.19, 853,280.06 and 248,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,676.19, 853,280.06 and 248,786.60 is: 373,296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,676.19 : 853,280.06 = 248,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,676.19/853,280.06 = 248,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,676.19x = 853,280.06 × 248,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,676.19x = 212,284,644,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,284,644,975.20/568,676.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,296.17

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