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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,719.93, 853,343.66 and 248,829.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,719.93, 853,343.66 and 248,829.67 is: 373,359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,719.93 : 853,343.66 = 248,829.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,719.93/853,343.66 = 248,829.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,719.93x = 853,343.66 × 248,829.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,719.93x = 212,337,221,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,337,221,314.39/568,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,359.91

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