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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,778.04, 853,326.63 and 248,957.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,778.04, 853,326.63 and 248,957.91 is: 373,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,778.04 : 853,326.63 = 248,957.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,778.04/853,326.63 = 248,957.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,778.04x = 853,326.63 × 248,957.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,778.04x = 212,442,414,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,442,414,352.14/568,778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,506.71

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