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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,878.75, 538,034.30 and 211,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,878.75, 538,034.30 and 211,030.75 is: 291,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,878.75 : 538,034.30 = 211,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,878.75/538,034.30 = 211,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,878.75x = 538,034.30 × 211,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,878.75x = 113,541,781,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,541,781,854.73/389,878.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,223.31

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