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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,266, 539,947.08 and 212,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,266, 539,947.08 and 212,418 is: 293,136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,266 : 539,947.08 = 212,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,266/539,947.08 = 212,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,266x = 539,947.08 × 212,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,266x = 114,694,478,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,694,478,839.44/391,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,136.84

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