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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,257.52, 537,175.14 and 210,409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,257.52, 537,175.14 and 210,409.52 is: 290,365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,257.52 : 537,175.14 = 210,409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,257.52/537,175.14 = 210,409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,257.52x = 537,175.14 × 210,409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,257.52x = 113,026,763,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,026,763,363.33/389,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,365.01

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