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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,504.95, 725,007.13 and 217,036.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,504.95, 725,007.13 and 217,036.01 is: 325,441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,504.95 : 725,007.13 = 217,036.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,504.95/725,007.13 = 217,036.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,504.95x = 725,007.13 × 217,036.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,504.95x = 157,352,654,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,352,654,174.16/483,504.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,441.66

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