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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,834.88, 536,592.15 and 209,986.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,834.88, 536,592.15 and 209,986.88 is: 289,781.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,834.88 : 536,592.15 = 209,986.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,834.88/536,592.15 = 209,986.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,834.88x = 536,592.15 × 209,986.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,834.88x = 112,677,308,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,677,308,728.03/388,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,781.90

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