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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,253.65, 592,396.92 and 238,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,253.65, 592,396.92 and 238,270.23 is: 328,827.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,253.65 : 592,396.92 = 238,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,253.65/592,396.92 = 238,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,253.65x = 592,396.92 × 238,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,253.65x = 141,150,550,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,150,550,379.69/429,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,827.84

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