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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,255.48, 592,379.52 and 235,681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,255.48, 592,379.52 and 235,681.04 is: 325,243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,255.48 : 592,379.52 = 235,681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,255.48/592,379.52 = 235,681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,255.48x = 592,379.52 × 235,681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,255.48x = 139,612,621,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,612,621,348.30/429,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,243.66

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