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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,856.40, 536,621.72 and 210,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,856.40, 536,621.72 and 210,008.40 is: 289,811.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,856.40 : 536,621.72 = 210,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,856.40/536,621.72 = 210,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,856.40x = 536,621.72 × 210,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,856.40x = 112,695,068,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,695,068,822.45/388,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,811.53

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