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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,512.69, 725,018.75 and 217,043.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,512.69, 725,018.75 and 217,043.75 is: 325,453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,512.69 : 725,018.75 = 217,043.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,512.69/725,018.75 = 217,043.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,512.69x = 725,018.75 × 217,043.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,512.69x = 157,360,789,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,360,789,861.56/483,512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,453.28

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