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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,867.63, 593,231.72 and 238,889.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,867.63, 593,231.72 and 238,889.07 is: 329,674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,867.63 : 593,231.72 = 238,889.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,867.63/593,231.72 = 238,889.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,867.63x = 593,231.72 × 238,889.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,867.63x = 141,716,572,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,716,572,690.86/429,867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,674.91

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