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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,284.46, 592,382.92 and 238,282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,284.46, 592,382.92 and 238,282.82 is: 328,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,284.46 : 592,382.92 = 238,282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,284.46/592,382.92 = 238,282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,284.46x = 592,382.92 × 238,282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,284.46x = 141,154,668,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,154,668,544.11/429,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,813.83

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