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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,829.88, 536,585.23 and 209,981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,829.88, 536,585.23 and 209,981.88 is: 289,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,829.88 : 536,585.23 = 209,981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,829.88/536,585.23 = 209,981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,829.88x = 536,585.23 × 209,981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,829.88x = 112,673,175,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,673,175,375.63/388,829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,774.99

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