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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,991.18, 539,567.49 and 212,143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,991.18, 539,567.49 and 212,143.18 is: 292,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,991.18 : 539,567.49 = 212,143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,991.18/539,567.49 = 212,143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,991.18x = 539,567.49 × 212,143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,991.18x = 114,465,563,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,465,563,153.22/390,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,757.40

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