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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,254.52, 537,171 and 210,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,254.52, 537,171 and 210,406.52 is: 290,360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,254.52 : 537,171 = 210,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,254.52/537,171 = 210,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,254.52x = 537,171 × 210,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,254.52x = 113,024,280,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,024,280,754.92/389,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,360.87

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