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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,955.03, 592,028.91 and 238,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,955.03, 592,028.91 and 238,029.93 is: 328,520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,955.03 : 592,028.91 = 238,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,955.03/592,028.91 = 238,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,955.03x = 592,028.91 × 238,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,955.03x = 140,920,600,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,920,600,005.28/428,955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,520.68

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