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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,892.34, 536,671.44 and 210,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,892.34, 536,671.44 and 210,044.34 is: 289,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,892.34 : 536,671.44 = 210,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,892.34/536,671.44 = 210,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,892.34x = 536,671.44 × 210,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,892.34x = 112,724,798,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,724,798,411.65/388,892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,861.20

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