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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,363,248, 589,761,321.12 and 241,720,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,363,248, 589,761,321.12 and 241,720,268.16 is: 333,573,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,363,248 : 589,761,321.12 = 241,720,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,363,248/589,761,321.12 = 241,720,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,363,248x = 589,761,321.12 × 241,720,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,363,248x = 142,557,264,691,522,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,557,264,691,522,272/427,363,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,573,992.05

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