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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,151.70, 592,168.86 and 257,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,151.70, 592,168.86 and 257,029.35 is: 354,664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,151.70 : 592,168.86 = 257,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,151.70/592,168.86 = 257,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,151.70x = 592,168.86 × 257,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,151.70x = 152,204,777,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,204,777,176.04/429,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,664.28

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