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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,377.85, 592,559.94 and 238,391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,377.85, 592,559.94 and 238,391.25 is: 328,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,377.85 : 592,559.94 = 238,391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,377.85/592,559.94 = 238,391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,377.85x = 592,559.94 × 238,391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,377.85x = 141,261,104,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,261,104,796.53/429,377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,990.20

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