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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,281.98, 537,209.92 and 210,433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,281.98, 537,209.92 and 210,433.98 is: 290,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,281.98 : 537,209.92 = 210,433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,281.98/537,209.92 = 210,433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,281.98x = 537,209.92 × 210,433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,281.98x = 113,047,221,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,047,221,561.08/389,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,399.32

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