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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,145.29, 592,035.48 and 259,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,145.29, 592,035.48 and 259,281 is: 357,695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,145.29 : 592,035.48 = 259,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,145.29/592,035.48 = 259,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,145.29x = 592,035.48 × 259,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,145.29x = 153,503,551,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,503,551,289.88/429,145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,695.99

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