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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,268.46, 592,360.84 and 238,266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,268.46, 592,360.84 and 238,266.81 is: 328,791.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,268.46 : 592,360.84 = 238,266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,268.46/592,360.84 = 238,266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,268.46x = 592,360.84 × 238,266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,268.46x = 141,139,928,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,139,928,600.96/429,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,791.75

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