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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,182.44, 592,264.38 and 238,203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,182.44, 592,264.38 and 238,203.88 is: 328,717.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,182.44 : 592,264.38 = 238,203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,182.44/592,264.38 = 238,203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,182.44x = 592,264.38 × 238,203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,182.44x = 141,079,673,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,079,673,301.79/429,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,717.25

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