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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,818, 536,568.84 and 209,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,818, 536,568.84 and 209,970 is: 289,758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,818 : 536,568.84 = 209,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,818/536,568.84 = 209,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,818x = 536,568.84 × 209,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,818x = 112,663,359,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,663,359,334.80/388,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,758.60

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