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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,349.59, 685,658.04 and 217,343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,349.59, 685,658.04 and 217,343.05 is: 325,840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,349.59 : 685,658.04 = 217,343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,349.59/685,658.04 = 217,343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,349.59x = 685,658.04 × 217,343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,349.59x = 149,023,009,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,023,009,670.62/457,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,840.48

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