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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,554.08, 537,584.40 and 210,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,554.08, 537,584.40 and 210,706.08 is: 290,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,554.08 : 537,584.40 = 210,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,554.08/537,584.40 = 210,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,554.08x = 537,584.40 × 210,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,554.08x = 113,272,301,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,272,301,593.15/389,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,774.27

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