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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,203.68, 592,253.04 and 238,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,203.68, 592,253.04 and 238,225.12 is: 328,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,203.68 : 592,253.04 = 238,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,203.68/592,253.04 = 238,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,203.68x = 592,253.04 × 238,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,203.68x = 141,089,551,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,089,551,524.37/429,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,724.00

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