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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,828.88, 536,583.85 and 209,980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,828.88, 536,583.85 and 209,980.88 is: 289,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,828.88 : 536,583.85 = 209,980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,828.88/536,583.85 = 209,980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,828.88x = 536,583.85 × 209,980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,828.88x = 112,672,345,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,672,345,808.92/388,828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,773.61

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