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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,028.50, 538,239.33 and 211,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,028.50, 538,239.33 and 211,180.50 is: 291,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,028.50 : 538,239.33 = 211,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,028.50/538,239.33 = 211,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,028.50x = 538,239.33 × 211,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,028.50x = 113,665,650,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,665,650,829.07/390,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,429.09

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