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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,945, 538,124.82 and 211,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,945, 538,124.82 and 211,097 is: 291,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,945 : 538,124.82 = 211,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,945/538,124.82 = 211,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,945x = 538,124.82 × 211,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,945x = 113,596,535,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,596,535,127.54/389,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,314.25

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