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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,103.46, 592,170.29 and 235,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,103.46, 592,170.29 and 235,529.28 is: 325,034.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,103.46 : 592,170.29 = 235,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,103.46/592,170.29 = 235,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,103.46x = 592,170.29 × 235,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,103.46x = 139,473,440,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,473,440,863.45/429,103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,034.53

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