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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,391,233.33, 588,409,061.50 and 238,220,940.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,391,233.33, 588,409,061.50 and 238,220,940.63 is: 328,738,841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,391,233.33 : 588,409,061.50 = 238,220,940.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,391,233.33/588,409,061.50 = 238,220,940.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,391,233.33x = 588,409,061.50 × 238,220,940.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,391,233.33x = 140,171,360,108,249,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,171,360,108,249,824/426,391,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,738,841.59

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