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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,055.08, 592,094.12 and 238,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,055.08, 592,094.12 and 238,068.02 is: 328,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,055.08 : 592,094.12 = 238,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,055.08/592,094.12 = 238,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,055.08x = 592,094.12 × 238,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,055.08x = 140,958,670,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,958,670,651.23/429,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,532.81

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