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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,972.06, 536,780.64 and 210,124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,972.06, 536,780.64 and 210,124.06 is: 289,970.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,972.06 : 536,780.64 = 210,124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,972.06/536,780.64 = 210,124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,972.06x = 536,780.64 × 210,124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,972.06x = 112,790,527,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,790,527,406.20/388,972.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,970.77

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