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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,127,363.88, 587,888,445.28 and 247,480,841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,127,363.88, 587,888,445.28 and 247,480,841.32 is: 341,426,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,127,363.88 : 587,888,445.28 = 247,480,841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,127,363.88/587,888,445.28 = 247,480,841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,127,363.88x = 587,888,445.28 × 247,480,841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,127,363.88x = 145,491,127,040,201,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,491,127,040,201,184/426,127,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,426,388.85

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