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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,916.28, 538,084.52 and 211,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,916.28, 538,084.52 and 211,068.28 is: 291,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,916.28 : 538,084.52 = 211,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,916.28/538,084.52 = 211,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,916.28x = 538,084.52 × 211,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,916.28x = 113,572,574,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,572,574,539.80/389,916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,274.26

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