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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,233,999.60, 408,350,999.40 and 272,233,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,233,999.60, 408,350,999.40 and 272,233,999.60 is: 408,350,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,233,999.60 : 408,350,999.40 = 272,233,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,233,999.60/408,350,999.40 = 272,233,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,233,999.60x = 408,350,999.40 × 272,233,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,233,999.60x = 111,167,025,807,319,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,167,025,807,319,200/272,233,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,350,999.40

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