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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,232.16, 592,312.48 and 238,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,232.16, 592,312.48 and 238,245.60 is: 328,763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,232.16 : 592,312.48 = 238,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,232.16/592,312.48 = 238,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,232.16x = 592,312.48 × 238,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,232.16x = 141,115,842,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,115,842,185.09/429,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,763.44

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