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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,002, 539,585.64 and 212,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,002, 539,585.64 and 212,154 is: 292,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,002 : 539,585.64 = 212,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,002/539,585.64 = 212,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,002x = 539,585.64 × 212,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,002x = 114,475,251,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,475,251,868.56/391,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,774.08

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