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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,280.58, 592,377.57 and 238,278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,280.58, 592,377.57 and 238,278.94 is: 328,808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,280.58 : 592,377.57 = 238,278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,280.58/592,377.57 = 238,278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,280.58x = 592,377.57 × 238,278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,280.58x = 141,151,097,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,151,097,978.43/429,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,808.49

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