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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259,734.80, 588,232,224.87 and 238,090,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259,734.80, 588,232,224.87 and 238,090,706.24 is: 328,561,706.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259,734.80 : 588,232,224.87 = 238,090,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259,734.80/588,232,224.87 = 238,090,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259,734.80x = 588,232,224.87 × 238,090,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259,734.80x = 140,052,625,852,424,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,052,625,852,424,800/426,259,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,561,706.44

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