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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,836.16, 536,593.92 and 209,988.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,836.16, 536,593.92 and 209,988.16 is: 289,783.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,836.16 : 536,593.92 = 209,988.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,836.16/536,593.92 = 209,988.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,836.16x = 536,593.92 × 209,988.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,836.16x = 112,678,369,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,678,369,927.99/388,836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,783.67

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