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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,901.14, 539,444.61 and 212,053.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,901.14, 539,444.61 and 212,053.14 is: 292,633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,901.14 : 539,444.61 = 212,053.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,901.14/539,444.61 = 212,053.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,901.14x = 539,444.61 × 212,053.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,901.14x = 114,390,923,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,390,923,406.58/390,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,633.90

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