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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,246.40, 583,869.60 and 212,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,246.40, 583,869.60 and 212,099.40 is: 318,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,246.40 : 583,869.60 = 212,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,246.40/583,869.60 = 212,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,246.40x = 583,869.60 × 212,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,246.40x = 123,838,391,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,838,391,838.24/389,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,149.10

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