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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,280.22, 592,377.05 and 238,278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,280.22, 592,377.05 and 238,278.57 is: 328,807.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,280.22 : 592,377.05 = 238,278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,280.22/592,377.05 = 238,278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,280.22x = 592,377.05 × 238,278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,280.22x = 141,150,755,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,150,755,183.43/429,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,807.97

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