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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,974.30, 592,055.40 and 238,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,974.30, 592,055.40 and 238,049.20 is: 328,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,974.30 : 592,055.40 = 238,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,974.30/592,055.40 = 238,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,974.30x = 592,055.40 × 238,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,974.30x = 140,938,314,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,938,314,325.68/428,974.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,547.22

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