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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,359.20, 583,635.60 and 211,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,359.20, 583,635.60 and 211,490.40 is: 317,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,359.20 : 583,635.60 = 211,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,359.20/583,635.60 = 211,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,359.20x = 583,635.60 × 211,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,359.20x = 123,433,326,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,433,326,498.24/389,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,016.59

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