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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,220.16, 592,296 and 238,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,220.16, 592,296 and 238,233.60 is: 328,746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,220.16 : 592,296 = 238,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,220.16/592,296 = 238,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,220.16x = 592,296 × 238,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,220.16x = 141,104,808,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,104,808,345.60/429,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,746.93

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