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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,332.94, 592,449.72 and 238,331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,332.94, 592,449.72 and 238,331.25 is: 328,880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,332.94 : 592,449.72 = 238,331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,332.94/592,449.72 = 238,331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,332.94x = 592,449.72 × 238,331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,332.94x = 141,199,282,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,199,282,329.75/429,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,880.62

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