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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,916.02, 538,085.79 and 211,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,916.02, 538,085.79 and 211,068.02 is: 291,274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,916.02 : 538,085.79 = 211,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,916.02/538,085.79 = 211,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,916.02x = 538,085.79 × 211,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,916.02x = 113,572,702,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,572,702,285.44/389,916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,274.78

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