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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,745.79, 853,278.12 and 248,925.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,745.79, 853,278.12 and 248,925.53 is: 373,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,745.79 : 853,278.12 = 248,925.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,745.79/853,278.12 = 248,925.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,745.79x = 853,278.12 × 248,925.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,745.79x = 212,402,703,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,402,703,992.01/568,745.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,458.07

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