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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,449, 538,819.98 and 211,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,449, 538,819.98 and 211,601 is: 292,009.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,449 : 538,819.98 = 211,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,449/538,819.98 = 211,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,449x = 538,819.98 × 211,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,449x = 114,014,846,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,014,846,587.98/390,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,009.58

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