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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,249,043.14, 588,223,674.40 and 230,678,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,249,043.14, 588,223,674.40 and 230,678,755.14 is: 318,336,679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,249,043.14 : 588,223,674.40 = 230,678,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,249,043.14/588,223,674.40 = 230,678,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,249,043.14x = 588,223,674.40 × 230,678,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,249,043.14x = 135,690,704,953,891,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,690,704,953,891,984/426,249,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,336,679.31

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