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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,968.70, 592,047.88 and 238,043.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,968.70, 592,047.88 and 238,043.42 is: 328,539.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,968.70 : 592,047.88 = 238,043.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,968.70/592,047.88 = 238,043.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,968.70x = 592,047.88 × 238,043.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,968.70x = 140,933,102,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,933,102,158.95/428,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,539.36

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