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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,475,336.70, 431,213,005.05 and 205,845,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,475,336.70, 431,213,005.05 and 205,845,999.10 is: 308,768,998.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,475,336.70 : 431,213,005.05 = 205,845,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,475,336.70/431,213,005.05 = 205,845,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,475,336.70x = 431,213,005.05 × 205,845,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,475,336.70x = 88,763,471,849,430,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,763,471,849,430,592/287,475,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,768,998.65

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