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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,912.52, 538,080.96 and 211,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,912.52, 538,080.96 and 211,064.52 is: 291,269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,912.52 : 538,080.96 = 211,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,912.52/538,080.96 = 211,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,912.52x = 538,080.96 × 211,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,912.52x = 113,569,799,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,569,799,543.54/389,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,269.95

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