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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,358,847.60, 426,538,271.40 and 241,418,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,358,847.60, 426,538,271.40 and 241,418,414.80 is: 362,127,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,358,847.60 : 426,538,271.40 = 241,418,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,358,847.60/426,538,271.40 = 241,418,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,358,847.60x = 426,538,271.40 × 241,418,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,358,847.60x = 102,974,193,332,920,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,974,193,332,920,176/284,358,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,127,622.20

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