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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,265.42, 592,375.38 and 235,672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,265.42, 592,375.38 and 235,672.18 is: 325,221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,265.42 : 592,375.38 = 235,672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,265.42/592,375.38 = 235,672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,265.42x = 592,375.38 × 235,672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,265.42x = 139,606,398,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,606,398,150.33/429,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,221.62

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