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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259,744.16, 588,232,237.76 and 238,090,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259,744.16, 588,232,237.76 and 238,090,715.60 is: 328,561,719.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259,744.16 : 588,232,237.76 = 238,090,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259,744.16/588,232,237.76 = 238,090,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259,744.16x = 588,232,237.76 × 238,090,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259,744.16x = 140,052,634,426,077,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,052,634,426,077,280/426,259,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,561,719.34

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