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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,875.50, 538,029.81 and 211,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,875.50, 538,029.81 and 211,027.50 is: 291,218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,875.50 : 538,029.81 = 211,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,875.50/538,029.81 = 211,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,875.50x = 538,029.81 × 211,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,875.50x = 113,539,085,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,539,085,729.78/389,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,218.83

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