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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,098,869.76, 588,016,566.60 and 240,499,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,098,869.76, 588,016,566.60 and 240,499,202.24 is: 331,888,970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,098,869.76 : 588,016,566.60 = 240,499,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,098,869.76/588,016,566.60 = 240,499,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,098,869.76x = 588,016,566.60 × 240,499,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,098,869.76x = 141,417,515,171,203,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,417,515,171,203,840/426,098,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,888,970.40

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