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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,251.48, 592,374 and 235,677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,251.48, 592,374 and 235,677.04 is: 325,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,251.48 : 592,374 = 235,677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,251.48/592,374 = 235,677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,251.48x = 592,374 × 235,677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,251.48x = 139,608,950,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,608,950,892.96/429,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,238.14

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