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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,106.41, 592,101.09 and 256,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,106.41, 592,101.09 and 256,984.04 is: 354,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,106.41 : 592,101.09 = 256,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,106.41/592,101.09 = 256,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,106.41x = 592,101.09 × 256,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,106.41x = 152,160,531,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,160,531,676.86/429,106.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,598.60

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