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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,506.08, 725,008.81 and 217,037.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,506.08, 725,008.81 and 217,037.14 is: 325,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,506.08 : 725,008.81 = 217,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,506.08/725,008.81 = 217,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,506.08x = 725,008.81 × 217,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,506.08x = 157,353,838,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,353,838,597.20/483,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,443.35

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