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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,159.52, 592,201 and 254,699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,159.52, 592,201 and 254,699.64 is: 351,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,159.52 : 592,201 = 254,699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,159.52/592,201 = 254,699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,159.52x = 592,201 × 254,699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,159.52x = 150,833,381,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,833,381,507.64/429,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,462.28

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