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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,974,311.15, 388,461,466.73 and 258,974,311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,974,311.15, 388,461,466.73 and 258,974,311.15 is: 388,461,466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,974,311.15 : 388,461,466.73 = 258,974,311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,974,311.15/388,461,466.73 = 258,974,311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,974,311.15x = 388,461,466.73 × 258,974,311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,974,311.15x = 100,601,540,754,720,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,601,540,754,720,400/258,974,311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,461,466.73

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