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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,236.61, 592,373.42 and 238,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,236.61, 592,373.42 and 238,253.19 is: 328,804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,236.61 : 592,373.42 = 238,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,236.61/592,373.42 = 238,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,236.61x = 592,373.42 × 238,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,236.61x = 141,134,856,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,134,856,986.21/429,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,804.33

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