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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,327, 537,271.98 and 210,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,327, 537,271.98 and 210,479 is: 290,461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,327 : 537,271.98 = 210,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,327/537,271.98 = 210,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,327x = 537,271.98 × 210,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,327x = 113,084,469,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,084,469,078.42/389,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,461.41

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