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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,225.16, 592,302.90 and 238,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,225.16, 592,302.90 and 238,238.60 is: 328,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,225.16 : 592,302.90 = 238,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,225.16/592,302.90 = 238,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,225.16x = 592,302.90 × 238,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,225.16x = 141,109,413,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,109,413,671.94/429,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,753.83

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