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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,747.79, 853,281.12 and 248,927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,747.79, 853,281.12 and 248,927.53 is: 373,461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,747.79 : 853,281.12 = 248,927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,747.79/853,281.12 = 248,927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,747.79x = 853,281.12 × 248,927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,747.79x = 212,405,161,597.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,405,161,597.23/568,747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,461.08

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