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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,279.83, 592,376.54 and 238,278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,279.83, 592,376.54 and 238,278.19 is: 328,807.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,279.83 : 592,376.54 = 238,278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,279.83/592,376.54 = 238,278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,279.83x = 592,376.54 × 238,278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,279.83x = 141,150,407,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,150,407,077.33/429,279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,807.45

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