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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,663,142.08, 588,842,919.84 and 241,036,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,663,142.08, 588,842,919.84 and 241,036,115.20 is: 332,656,833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,663,142.08 : 588,842,919.84 = 241,036,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,663,142.08/588,842,919.84 = 241,036,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,663,142.08x = 588,842,919.84 × 241,036,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,663,142.08x = 141,932,409,861,258,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,932,409,861,258,608/426,663,142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,656,833.61

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