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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,853, 536,617.14 and 210,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,853, 536,617.14 and 210,005 is: 289,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,853 : 536,617.14 = 210,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,853/536,617.14 = 210,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,853x = 536,617.14 × 210,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,853x = 112,692,282,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,692,282,485.70/388,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,806.90

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