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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,010.44, 592,034.48 and 238,023.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,010.44, 592,034.48 and 238,023.37 is: 328,472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,010.44 : 592,034.48 = 238,023.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,010.44/592,034.48 = 238,023.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,010.44x = 592,034.48 × 238,023.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,010.44x = 140,918,040,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,918,040,895.68/429,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,472.29

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