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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,907.50, 538,074.06 and 211,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,907.50, 538,074.06 and 211,059.50 is: 291,263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,907.50 : 538,074.06 = 211,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,907.50/538,074.06 = 211,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,907.50x = 538,074.06 × 211,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,907.50x = 113,565,642,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,565,642,066.57/389,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,263.04

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