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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,946.54, 538,127.58 and 211,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,946.54, 538,127.58 and 211,098.54 is: 291,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,946.54 : 538,127.58 = 211,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,946.54/538,127.58 = 211,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,946.54x = 538,127.58 × 211,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,946.54x = 113,597,946,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,597,946,471.73/389,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,316.72

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