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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,904.50, 538,069.92 and 211,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,904.50, 538,069.92 and 211,056.50 is: 291,258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,904.50 : 538,069.92 = 211,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,904.50/538,069.92 = 211,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,904.50x = 538,069.92 × 211,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,904.50x = 113,563,154,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,563,154,070.48/389,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,258.90

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