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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,891, 536,669.94 and 210,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,891, 536,669.94 and 210,043 is: 289,859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,891 : 536,669.94 = 210,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,891/536,669.94 = 210,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,891x = 536,669.94 × 210,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,891x = 112,723,764,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,723,764,207.42/388,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,859.53

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