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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,384,229.12, 588,414,292.80 and 250,175,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,384,229.12, 588,414,292.80 and 250,175,222.48 is: 345,244,187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,384,229.12 : 588,414,292.80 = 250,175,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,384,229.12/588,414,292.80 = 250,175,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,384,229.12x = 588,414,292.80 × 250,175,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,384,229.12x = 147,206,676,611,651,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,206,676,611,651,840/426,384,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,244,187.19

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