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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,919.29, 538,088.66 and 211,071.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,919.29, 538,088.66 and 211,071.29 is: 291,278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,919.29 : 538,088.66 = 211,071.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,919.29/538,088.66 = 211,071.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,919.29x = 538,088.66 × 211,071.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,919.29x = 113,575,063,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,575,063,854.77/389,919.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,278.40

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