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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,071.25, 538,298.33 and 211,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,071.25, 538,298.33 and 211,223.25 is: 291,488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,071.25 : 538,298.33 = 211,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,071.25/538,298.33 = 211,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,071.25x = 538,298.33 × 211,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,071.25x = 113,701,121,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,701,121,676.06/390,071.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,488.09

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