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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,849.50, 536,612.31 and 210,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,849.50, 536,612.31 and 210,001.50 is: 289,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,849.50 : 536,612.31 = 210,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,849.50/536,612.31 = 210,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,849.50x = 536,612.31 × 210,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,849.50x = 112,689,390,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,689,390,018.47/388,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,802.07

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