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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,425.68, 724,889.52 and 216,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,425.68, 724,889.52 and 216,957.76 is: 325,324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,425.68 : 724,889.52 = 216,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,425.68/724,889.52 = 216,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,425.68x = 724,889.52 × 216,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,425.68x = 157,270,406,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,270,406,506.68/483,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,324.89

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