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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,280,464.40, 430,920,696.60 and 196,581,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,280,464.40, 430,920,696.60 and 196,581,200.40 is: 294,871,800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,280,464.40 : 430,920,696.60 = 196,581,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,280,464.40/430,920,696.60 = 196,581,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,280,464.40x = 430,920,696.60 × 196,581,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,280,464.40x = 84,710,907,814,832,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,710,907,814,832,208/287,280,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,871,800.60

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