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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,731,323.20, 424,096,984.80 and 228,983,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,731,323.20, 424,096,984.80 and 228,983,611.20 is: 343,475,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,731,323.20 : 424,096,984.80 = 228,983,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,731,323.20/424,096,984.80 = 228,983,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,731,323.20x = 424,096,984.80 × 228,983,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,731,323.20x = 97,111,259,078,535,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,111,259,078,535,504/282,731,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,475,416.80

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