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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,261.64, 592,407.96 and 238,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,261.64, 592,407.96 and 238,278.24 is: 328,838.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,261.64 : 592,407.96 = 238,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,261.64/592,407.96 = 238,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,261.64x = 592,407.96 × 238,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,261.64x = 141,157,926,070.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,157,926,070.79/429,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,838.90

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