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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,281.71, 592,379.12 and 238,280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,281.71, 592,379.12 and 238,280.06 is: 328,810.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,281.71 : 592,379.12 = 238,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,281.71/592,379.12 = 238,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,281.71x = 592,379.12 × 238,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,281.71x = 141,152,134,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,152,134,333.00/429,281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,810.04

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