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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,894.34, 536,674.20 and 210,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,894.34, 536,674.20 and 210,046.34 is: 289,863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,894.34 : 536,674.20 = 210,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,894.34/536,674.20 = 210,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,894.34x = 536,674.20 × 210,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,894.34x = 112,726,451,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,726,451,482.43/388,894.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,863.96

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