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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,724.67, 853,350.73 and 248,834.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,724.67, 853,350.73 and 248,834.37 is: 373,366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,724.67 : 853,350.73 = 248,834.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,724.67/853,350.73 = 248,834.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,724.67x = 853,350.73 × 248,834.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,724.67x = 212,342,987,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,342,987,643.92/568,724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,366.93

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