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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,973.06, 536,782.02 and 210,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,973.06, 536,782.02 and 210,125.06 is: 289,972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,973.06 : 536,782.02 = 210,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,973.06/536,782.02 = 210,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,973.06x = 536,782.02 × 210,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,973.06x = 112,791,354,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,791,354,159.42/388,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,972.15

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