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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259,736.86, 588,232,227.72 and 238,090,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259,736.86, 588,232,227.72 and 238,090,708.30 is: 328,561,709.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259,736.86 : 588,232,227.72 = 238,090,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259,736.86/588,232,227.72 = 238,090,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259,736.86x = 588,232,227.72 × 238,090,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259,736.86x = 140,052,627,742,741,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,052,627,742,741,712/426,259,736.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,561,709.29

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