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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,325,454.17, 588,083,603.16 and 256,661,679.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,325,454.17, 588,083,603.16 and 256,661,679.35 is: 354,045,304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,325,454.17 : 588,083,603.16 = 256,661,679.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,325,454.17/588,083,603.16 = 256,661,679.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,325,454.17x = 588,083,603.16 × 256,661,679.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,325,454.17x = 150,938,525,185,244,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,938,525,185,244,544/426,325,454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,045,304.38

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