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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,177.08, 592,236.78 and 238,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,177.08, 592,236.78 and 238,190.60 is: 328,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,177.08 : 592,236.78 = 238,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,177.08/592,236.78 = 238,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,177.08x = 592,236.78 × 238,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,177.08x = 141,065,233,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,065,233,970.27/429,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,687.72

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