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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,069.75, 538,296.27 and 211,221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,069.75, 538,296.27 and 211,221.75 is: 291,486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,069.75 : 538,296.27 = 211,221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,069.75/538,296.27 = 211,221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,069.75x = 538,296.27 × 211,221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,069.75x = 113,699,880,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,699,880,167.87/390,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,486.02

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