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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,719.76, 593,013.96 and 238,734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,719.76, 593,013.96 and 238,734.72 is: 329,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,719.76 : 593,013.96 = 238,734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,719.76/593,013.96 = 238,734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,719.76x = 593,013.96 × 238,734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,719.76x = 141,573,021,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,573,021,696.69/429,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,454.30

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