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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,831.92, 539,349.04 and 211,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,831.92, 539,349.04 and 211,983.92 is: 292,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,831.92 : 539,349.04 = 211,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,831.92/539,349.04 = 211,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,831.92x = 539,349.04 × 211,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,831.92x = 114,333,323,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,333,323,747.44/390,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,538.35

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