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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,007, 536,829.72 and 210,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,007, 536,829.72 and 210,159 is: 290,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,007 : 536,829.72 = 210,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,007/536,829.72 = 210,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,007x = 536,829.72 × 210,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,007x = 112,819,597,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,819,597,125.48/389,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,019.45

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