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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,860.90, 536,627.92 and 210,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,860.90, 536,627.92 and 210,012.90 is: 289,817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,860.90 : 536,627.92 = 210,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,860.90/536,627.92 = 210,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,860.90x = 536,627.92 × 210,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,860.90x = 112,698,785,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,698,785,700.17/388,860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,817.74

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