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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,412.44, 725,364.36 and 217,118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,412.44, 725,364.36 and 217,118.64 is: 325,788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,412.44 : 725,364.36 = 217,118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,412.44/725,364.36 = 217,118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,412.44x = 725,364.36 × 217,118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,412.44x = 157,490,123,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,490,123,347.67/483,412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,788.31

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