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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,005.61, 592,027.82 and 238,018.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,005.61, 592,027.82 and 238,018.55 is: 328,465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,005.61 : 592,027.82 = 238,018.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,005.61/592,027.82 = 238,018.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,005.61x = 592,027.82 × 238,018.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,005.61x = 140,913,599,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,913,599,125.83/429,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,465.63

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