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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,690,046.48, 588,829,129.32 and 241,047,688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,690,046.48, 588,829,129.32 and 241,047,688.72 is: 332,644,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,690,046.48 : 588,829,129.32 = 241,047,688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,690,046.48/588,829,129.32 = 241,047,688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,690,046.48x = 588,829,129.32 × 241,047,688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,690,046.48x = 141,935,900,673,596,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,935,900,673,596,000/426,690,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,644,039.50

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