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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,206.10, 592,282.29 and 254,783.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,206.10, 592,282.29 and 254,783.62 is: 351,588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,206.10 : 592,282.29 = 254,783.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,206.10/592,282.29 = 254,783.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,206.10x = 592,282.29 × 254,783.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,206.10x = 150,903,825,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,903,825,908.09/429,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,588.26

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