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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,052.71, 592,092.72 and 238,067.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,052.71, 592,092.72 and 238,067.49 is: 328,533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,052.71 : 592,092.72 = 238,067.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,052.71/592,092.72 = 238,067.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,052.71x = 592,092.72 × 238,067.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,052.71x = 140,958,027,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,958,027,697.67/429,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,533.13

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