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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,271.11, 592,389.74 and 238,279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,271.11, 592,389.74 and 238,279.59 is: 328,823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,271.11 : 592,389.74 = 238,279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,271.11/592,389.74 = 238,279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,271.11x = 592,389.74 × 238,279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,271.11x = 141,154,383,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,154,383,176.01/429,271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,823.39

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