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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,972.13, 536,781.63 and 210,124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,972.13, 536,781.63 and 210,124.13 is: 289,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,972.13 : 536,781.63 = 210,124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,972.13/536,781.63 = 210,124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,972.13x = 536,781.63 × 210,124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,972.13x = 112,790,771,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,790,771,107.79/388,972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,971.35

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