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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,864.76, 538,015 and 211,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,864.76, 538,015 and 211,016.76 is: 291,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,864.76 : 538,015 = 211,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,864.76/538,015 = 211,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,864.76x = 538,015 × 211,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,864.76x = 113,530,182,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,530,182,131.40/389,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,204.01

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