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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,853.50, 536,617.83 and 210,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,853.50, 536,617.83 and 210,005.50 is: 289,807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,853.50 : 536,617.83 = 210,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,853.50/536,617.83 = 210,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,853.50x = 536,617.83 × 210,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,853.50x = 112,692,695,698.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,692,695,698.07/388,853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,807.59

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