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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,072,001.60, 427,608,002.40 and 213,408,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,072,001.60, 427,608,002.40 and 213,408,385.60 is: 320,112,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,072,001.60 : 427,608,002.40 = 213,408,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,072,001.60/427,608,002.40 = 213,408,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,072,001.60x = 427,608,002.40 × 213,408,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,072,001.60x = 91,255,133,461,824,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,255,133,461,824,912/285,072,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,112,578.40

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