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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,503.57, 725,005.06 and 217,034.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,503.57, 725,005.06 and 217,034.63 is: 325,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,503.57 : 725,005.06 = 217,034.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,503.57/725,005.06 = 217,034.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,503.57x = 725,005.06 × 217,034.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,503.57x = 157,351,204,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,351,204,945.23/483,503.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,439.59

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