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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,005.48, 538,197.90 and 217,912.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,005.48, 538,197.90 and 217,912.88 is: 300,714.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,005.48 : 538,197.90 = 217,912.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,005.48/538,197.90 = 217,912.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,005.48x = 538,197.90 × 217,912.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,005.48x = 117,280,250,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,280,250,618.40/390,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,714.37

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