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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,152.82, 592,007.16 and 254,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,152.82, 592,007.16 and 254,621.44 is: 351,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,152.82 : 592,007.16 = 254,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,152.82/592,007.16 = 254,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,152.82x = 592,007.16 × 254,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,152.82x = 150,737,715,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,737,715,569.51/429,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,244.84

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