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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,373.14, 592,511.79 and 238,374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,373.14, 592,511.79 and 238,374.24 is: 328,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,373.14 : 592,511.79 = 238,374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,373.14/592,511.79 = 238,374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,373.14x = 592,511.79 × 238,374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,373.14x = 141,239,547,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,239,547,632.29/429,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,943.60

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