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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,010.69, 592,034.82 and 238,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,010.69, 592,034.82 and 238,023.62 is: 328,472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,010.69 : 592,034.82 = 238,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,010.69/592,034.82 = 238,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,010.69x = 592,034.82 × 238,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,010.69x = 140,918,272,502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,918,272,502.54/429,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,472.64

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