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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,224.16, 592,301.52 and 238,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,224.16, 592,301.52 and 238,237.60 is: 328,752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,224.16 : 592,301.52 = 238,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,224.16/592,301.52 = 238,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,224.16x = 592,301.52 × 238,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,224.16x = 141,108,492,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,108,492,601.15/429,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,752.45

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