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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,318.55, 592,462.25 and 235,734.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,318.55, 592,462.25 and 235,734.63 is: 325,315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,318.55 : 592,462.25 = 235,734.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,318.55/592,462.25 = 235,734.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,318.55x = 592,462.25 × 235,734.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,318.55x = 139,663,869,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,663,869,292.72/429,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,315.25

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