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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,908.52, 538,075.44 and 211,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,908.52, 538,075.44 and 211,060.52 is: 291,264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,908.52 : 538,075.44 = 211,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,908.52/538,075.44 = 211,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,908.52x = 538,075.44 × 211,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,908.52x = 113,566,482,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,566,482,165.63/389,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,264.43

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