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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,467.70, 592,666.49 and 238,481.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,467.70, 592,666.49 and 238,481.07 is: 329,104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,467.70 : 592,666.49 = 238,481.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,467.70/592,666.49 = 238,481.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,467.70x = 592,666.49 × 238,481.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,467.70x = 141,339,737,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,339,737,495.94/429,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,104.46

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