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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,862.75, 538,012.23 and 211,014.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,862.75, 538,012.23 and 211,014.75 is: 291,201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,862.75 : 538,012.23 = 211,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,862.75/538,012.23 = 211,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,862.75x = 538,012.23 × 211,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,862.75x = 113,528,516,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,528,516,210.39/389,862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,201.24

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