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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,816, 536,566.08 and 209,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,816, 536,566.08 and 209,968 is: 289,755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,816 : 536,566.08 = 209,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,816/536,566.08 = 209,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,816x = 536,566.08 × 209,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,816x = 112,661,706,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,661,706,685.44/388,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,755.84

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