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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,276.08, 592,371.36 and 238,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,276.08, 592,371.36 and 238,274.44 is: 328,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,276.08 : 592,371.36 = 238,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,276.08/592,371.36 = 238,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,276.08x = 592,371.36 × 238,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,276.08x = 141,146,952,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,146,952,595.11/429,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,802.28

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