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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,008.08, 592,029.52 and 235,419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,008.08, 592,029.52 and 235,419.04 is: 324,877.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,008.08 : 592,029.52 = 235,419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,008.08/592,029.52 = 235,419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,008.08x = 592,029.52 × 235,419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,008.08x = 139,375,021,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,375,021,250.06/429,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,877.38

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