Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,718, 539,191.20 and 211,870
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390,718, 539,191.20 and 211,870 is: 292,380.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,718 : 539,191.20 = 211,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,718/539,191.20 = 211,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,718x = 539,191.20 × 211,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,718x = 114,238,439,544.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,238,439,544.00/390,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,380.80
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