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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,614.20, 584,018.10 and 211,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,614.20, 584,018.10 and 211,745.40 is: 317,398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,614.20 : 584,018.10 = 211,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,614.20/584,018.10 = 211,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,614.20x = 584,018.10 × 211,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,614.20x = 123,663,146,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,663,146,191.74/389,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,398.97

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