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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,372, 537,333.36 and 210,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,372, 537,333.36 and 210,524 is: 290,523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,372 : 537,333.36 = 210,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,372/537,333.36 = 210,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,372x = 537,333.36 × 210,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,372x = 113,121,568,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,121,568,280.64/389,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,523.12

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