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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,244.78, 537,157.74 and 210,396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,244.78, 537,157.74 and 210,396.78 is: 290,347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,244.78 : 537,157.74 = 210,396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,244.78/537,157.74 = 210,396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,244.78x = 537,157.74 × 210,396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,244.78x = 113,016,258,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,016,258,848.08/389,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,347.53

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