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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,395,430.20, 431,093,145.30 and 270,389,318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,395,430.20, 431,093,145.30 and 270,389,318.20 is: 405,583,977.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,395,430.20 : 431,093,145.30 = 270,389,318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,395,430.20/431,093,145.30 = 270,389,318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,395,430.20x = 431,093,145.30 × 270,389,318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,395,430.20x = 116,562,981,638,360,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,562,981,638,360,528/287,395,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,583,977.30

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