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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,318.92, 726,471.09 and 217,891.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,318.92, 726,471.09 and 217,891.29 is: 326,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,318.92 : 726,471.09 = 217,891.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,318.92/726,471.09 = 217,891.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,318.92x = 726,471.09 × 217,891.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,318.92x = 158,291,722,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,291,722,947.81/484,318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,833.66

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