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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,139.88, 524,609.50 and 210,374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,139.88, 524,609.50 and 210,374.06 is: 290,325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,139.88 : 524,609.50 = 210,374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,139.88/524,609.50 = 210,374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,139.88x = 524,609.50 × 210,374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,139.88x = 110,364,230,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,364,230,429.57/380,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,325.32

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