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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,860.50, 536,627.49 and 210,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,860.50, 536,627.49 and 210,012.50 is: 289,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,860.50 : 536,627.49 = 210,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,860.50/536,627.49 = 210,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,860.50x = 536,627.49 × 210,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,860.50x = 112,698,480,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,698,480,743.63/388,860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,817.25

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