Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,382.90, 592,525.23 and 238,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 429,382.90, 592,525.23 and 238,384 is: 328,957.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,382.90 : 592,525.23 = 238,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,382.90/592,525.23 = 238,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,382.90x = 592,525.23 × 238,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,382.90x = 141,248,534,428.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,248,534,428.32/429,382.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,957.06
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