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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,746.79, 853,279.62 and 248,926.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,746.79, 853,279.62 and 248,926.53 is: 373,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,746.79 : 853,279.62 = 248,926.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,746.79/853,279.62 = 248,926.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,746.79x = 853,279.62 × 248,926.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,746.79x = 212,403,934,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,403,934,926.32/568,746.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,459.58

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