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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,469.24, 538,850.70 and 211,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,469.24, 538,850.70 and 211,621.24 is: 292,039.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,469.24 : 538,850.70 = 211,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,469.24/538,850.70 = 211,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,469.24x = 538,850.70 × 211,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,469.24x = 114,032,253,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,032,253,308.87/390,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,039.02

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