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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,057.23, 592,059.83 and 254,597.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,057.23, 592,059.83 and 254,597.37 is: 351,321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,057.23 : 592,059.83 = 254,597.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,057.23/592,059.83 = 254,597.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,057.23x = 592,059.83 × 254,597.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,057.23x = 150,736,871,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,736,871,367.36/429,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,321.13

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