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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,945.57, 536,744.90 and 210,097.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,945.57, 536,744.90 and 210,097.57 is: 289,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,945.57 : 536,744.90 = 210,097.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,945.57/536,744.90 = 210,097.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,945.57x = 536,744.90 × 210,097.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,945.57x = 112,768,799,199.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,768,799,199.89/388,945.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,934.65

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