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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,249,924.48, 588,224,888.64 and 230,679,636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,249,924.48, 588,224,888.64 and 230,679,636.48 is: 318,337,894.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,249,924.48 : 588,224,888.64 = 230,679,636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,249,924.48/588,224,888.64 = 230,679,636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,249,924.48x = 588,224,888.64 × 230,679,636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,249,924.48x = 135,691,503,479,963,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,691,503,479,963,664/426,249,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,337,894.48

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