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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,273.50, 592,059.38 and 380,267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,273.50, 592,059.38 and 380,267.55 is: 524,469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,273.50 : 592,059.38 = 380,267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,273.50/592,059.38 = 380,267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,273.50x = 592,059.38 × 380,267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,273.50x = 225,140,967,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,140,967,985.78/429,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,469.76

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