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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,902, 536,685.12 and 210,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,902, 536,685.12 and 210,054 is: 289,874.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,902 : 536,685.12 = 210,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,902/536,685.12 = 210,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,902x = 536,685.12 × 210,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,902x = 112,732,856,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,732,856,196.48/388,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,874.71

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