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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,999.40, 584,999.10 and 212,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,999.40, 584,999.10 and 212,852.40 is: 319,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,999.40 : 584,999.10 = 212,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,999.40/584,999.10 = 212,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,999.40x = 584,999.10 × 212,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,999.40x = 124,518,462,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,518,462,432.84/389,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,278.60

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