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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,283.71, 592,381.88 and 238,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,283.71, 592,381.88 and 238,282.06 is: 328,812.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,283.71 : 592,381.88 = 238,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,283.71/592,381.88 = 238,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,283.71x = 592,381.88 × 238,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,283.71x = 141,153,974,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,153,974,673.07/429,283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,812.79

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