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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,291.67, 583,273.08 and 211,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,291.67, 583,273.08 and 211,480.26 is: 316,859.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,291.67 : 583,273.08 = 211,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,291.67/583,273.08 = 211,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,291.67x = 583,273.08 × 211,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,291.67x = 123,350,742,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,350,742,609.40/389,291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,859.45

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