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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,272.19, 592,384.66 and 235,678.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,272.19, 592,384.66 and 235,678.95 is: 325,230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,272.19 : 592,384.66 = 235,678.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,272.19/592,384.66 = 235,678.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,272.19x = 592,384.66 × 235,678.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,272.19x = 139,612,594,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,612,594,075.71/429,272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,230.93

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