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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,249.66, 592,371.50 and 235,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,249.66, 592,371.50 and 235,675.24 is: 325,235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,249.66 : 592,371.50 = 235,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,249.66/592,371.50 = 235,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,249.66x = 592,371.50 × 235,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,249.66x = 139,607,295,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,607,295,431.66/429,249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,235.66

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