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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,741.92, 725,858.64 and 217,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,741.92, 725,858.64 and 217,448.80 is: 326,283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,741.92 : 725,858.64 = 217,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,741.92/725,858.64 = 217,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,741.92x = 725,858.64 × 217,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,741.92x = 157,837,090,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,837,090,237.63/483,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,283.67

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