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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,891.50, 538,051.90 and 211,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,891.50, 538,051.90 and 211,043.50 is: 291,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,891.50 : 538,051.90 = 211,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,891.50/538,051.90 = 211,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,891.50x = 538,051.90 × 211,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,891.50x = 113,552,356,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,552,356,157.65/389,891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,240.91

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