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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,377,324.16, 419,879,209.92 and 231,556,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,377,324.16, 419,879,209.92 and 231,556,485.76 is: 346,767,537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,377,324.16 : 419,879,209.92 = 231,556,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,377,324.16/419,879,209.92 = 231,556,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,377,324.16x = 419,879,209.92 × 231,556,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,377,324.16x = 97,225,754,292,760,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,225,754,292,760,528/280,377,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,767,537.58

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