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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,717, 539,192.70 and 211,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,717, 539,192.70 and 211,869 is: 292,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,717 : 539,192.70 = 211,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,717/539,192.70 = 211,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,717x = 539,192.70 × 211,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,717x = 114,238,218,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,238,218,156.30/390,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,380.98

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