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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,853.13, 536,617.38 and 210,005.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,853.13, 536,617.38 and 210,005.13 is: 289,807.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,853.13 : 536,617.38 = 210,005.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,853.13/536,617.38 = 210,005.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,853.13x = 536,617.38 × 210,005.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,853.13x = 112,692,402,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,692,402,647.16/388,853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,807.11

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