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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,910.72, 538,077.60 and 211,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,910.72, 538,077.60 and 211,062.72 is: 291,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,910.72 : 538,077.60 = 211,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,910.72/538,077.60 = 211,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,910.72x = 538,077.60 × 211,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,910.72x = 113,568,121,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,568,121,827.07/389,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,266.99

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