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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,760.72, 853,296.94 and 248,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,760.72, 853,296.94 and 248,854.60 is: 373,350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,760.72 : 853,296.94 = 248,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,760.72/853,296.94 = 248,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,760.72x = 853,296.94 × 248,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,760.72x = 212,346,866,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,346,866,862.75/568,760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,350.09

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