Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,300, 538,614 and 211,452
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390,300, 538,614 and 211,452 is: 291,803.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,300 : 538,614 = 211,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,300/538,614 = 211,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,300x = 538,614 × 211,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,300x = 113,891,007,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,891,007,528/390,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,803.76
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