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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,012.72, 592,035.94 and 235,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,012.72, 592,035.94 and 235,423.68 is: 324,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,012.72 : 592,035.94 = 235,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,012.72/592,035.94 = 235,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,012.72x = 592,035.94 × 235,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,012.72x = 139,379,280,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,379,280,781.82/429,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,883.80

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