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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,904.72, 538,069.36 and 211,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,904.72, 538,069.36 and 211,056.72 is: 291,258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,904.72 : 538,069.36 = 211,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,904.72/538,069.36 = 211,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,904.72x = 538,069.36 × 211,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,904.72x = 113,563,154,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,563,154,254.10/389,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,258.73

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