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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,373.03, 592,511.64 and 238,374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,373.03, 592,511.64 and 238,374.13 is: 328,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,373.03 : 592,511.64 = 238,374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,373.03/592,511.64 = 238,374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,373.03x = 592,511.64 × 238,374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,373.03x = 141,239,443,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,239,443,660.68/429,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,943.45

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