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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,917, 538,086.90 and 211,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,917, 538,086.90 and 211,069 is: 291,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,917 : 538,086.90 = 211,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,917/538,086.90 = 211,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,917x = 538,086.90 × 211,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,917x = 113,573,463,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,573,463,896.10/389,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,276.00

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