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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,713, 539,183.94 and 211,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,713, 539,183.94 and 211,865 is: 292,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,713 : 539,183.94 = 211,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,713/539,183.94 = 211,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,713x = 539,183.94 × 211,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,713x = 114,234,205,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,234,205,448.10/390,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,373.70

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