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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,293,981.91, 588,286,606.73 and 240,654,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,293,981.91, 588,286,606.73 and 240,654,997.60 is: 332,104,411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,293,981.91 : 588,286,606.73 = 240,654,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,293,981.91/588,286,606.73 = 240,654,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,293,981.91x = 588,286,606.73 × 240,654,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,293,981.91x = 141,574,111,930,720,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,574,111,930,720,288/426,293,981.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,104,411.37

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