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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,541.59, 592,767.41 and 238,572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,541.59, 592,767.41 and 238,572.75 is: 329,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,541.59 : 592,767.41 = 238,572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,541.59/592,767.41 = 238,572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,541.59x = 592,767.41 × 238,572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,541.59x = 141,418,152,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,418,152,144.09/429,541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,230.40

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