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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,944,006.40, 430,416,009.60 and 264,773,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,944,006.40, 430,416,009.60 and 264,773,075.20 is: 397,159,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,944,006.40 : 430,416,009.60 = 264,773,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,944,006.40/430,416,009.60 = 264,773,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,944,006.40x = 430,416,009.60 × 264,773,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,944,006.40x = 113,962,570,477,104,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,962,570,477,104,720/286,944,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,159,612.80

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