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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,024.51, 592,053.92 and 238,037.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,024.51, 592,053.92 and 238,037.45 is: 328,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,024.51 : 592,053.92 = 238,037.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,024.51/592,053.92 = 238,037.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,024.51x = 592,053.92 × 238,037.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,024.51x = 140,931,001,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,931,001,228.85/429,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,491.72

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