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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,271.70, 537,195.09 and 210,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,271.70, 537,195.09 and 210,423.70 is: 290,384.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,271.70 : 537,195.09 = 210,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,271.70/537,195.09 = 210,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,271.70x = 537,195.09 × 210,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,271.70x = 113,038,578,459.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,038,578,459.63/389,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,384.78

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