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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,332.67, 726,491.70 and 217,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,332.67, 726,491.70 and 217,905.04 is: 326,854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,332.67 : 726,491.70 = 217,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,332.67/726,491.70 = 217,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,332.67x = 726,491.70 × 217,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,332.67x = 158,306,202,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,306,202,948.17/484,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,854.27

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