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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,278.71, 592,374.98 and 238,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,278.71, 592,374.98 and 238,277.06 is: 328,805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,278.71 : 592,374.98 = 238,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,278.71/592,374.98 = 238,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,278.71x = 592,374.98 × 238,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,278.71x = 141,149,368,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,149,368,651.96/429,278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,805.89

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