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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,863.90, 536,632.06 and 210,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,863.90, 536,632.06 and 210,015.90 is: 289,821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,863.90 : 536,632.06 = 210,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,863.90/536,632.06 = 210,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,863.90x = 536,632.06 × 210,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,863.90x = 112,701,265,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,701,265,049.75/388,863.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,821.88

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