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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,445.68, 724,919.52 and 216,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,445.68, 724,919.52 and 216,977.76 is: 325,354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,445.68 : 724,919.52 = 216,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,445.68/724,919.52 = 216,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,445.68x = 724,919.52 × 216,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,445.68x = 157,291,413,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,291,413,629.88/483,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,354.89

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