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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,862.75, 536,630.60 and 210,014.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,862.75, 536,630.60 and 210,014.75 is: 289,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,862.75 : 536,630.60 = 210,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,862.75/536,630.60 = 210,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,862.75x = 536,630.60 × 210,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,862.75x = 112,700,341,301.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,700,341,301.35/388,862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,820.36

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