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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,905, 536,689.26 and 210,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,905, 536,689.26 and 210,057 is: 289,878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,905 : 536,689.26 = 210,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,905/536,689.26 = 210,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,905x = 536,689.26 × 210,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,905x = 112,735,335,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,735,335,887.82/388,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,878.85

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