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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,249,047.89, 588,223,680.96 and 230,678,759.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,249,047.89, 588,223,680.96 and 230,678,759.89 is: 318,336,685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,249,047.89 : 588,223,680.96 = 230,678,759.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,249,047.89/588,223,680.96 = 230,678,759.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,249,047.89x = 588,223,680.96 × 230,678,759.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,249,047.89x = 135,690,709,261,783,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,690,709,261,783,808/426,249,047.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,336,685.87

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