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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,005.11, 592,027.13 and 238,018.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,005.11, 592,027.13 and 238,018.04 is: 328,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,005.11 : 592,027.13 = 238,018.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,005.11/592,027.13 = 238,018.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,005.11x = 592,027.13 × 238,018.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,005.11x = 140,913,137,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,913,137,399.40/429,005.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,464.94

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