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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,391,234.09, 588,409,062.53 and 238,220,941.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,391,234.09, 588,409,062.53 and 238,220,941.39 is: 328,738,842.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,391,234.09 : 588,409,062.53 = 238,220,941.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,391,234.09/588,409,062.53 = 238,220,941.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,391,234.09x = 588,409,062.53 × 238,220,941.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,391,234.09x = 140,171,360,797,428,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,171,360,797,428,512/426,391,234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,738,842.62

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