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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,106.72, 581,467.50 and 210,500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,106.72, 581,467.50 and 210,500.44 is: 315,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,106.72 : 581,467.50 = 210,500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,106.72/581,467.50 = 210,500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,106.72x = 581,467.50 × 210,500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,106.72x = 122,399,164,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,399,164,595.70/388,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,375.02

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