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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,415.44, 725,368.86 and 217,121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,415.44, 725,368.86 and 217,121.64 is: 325,792.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,415.44 : 725,368.86 = 217,121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,415.44/725,368.86 = 217,121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,415.44x = 725,368.86 × 217,121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,415.44x = 157,493,276,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,493,276,488.13/483,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,792.81

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