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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,588,168.80, 431,382,253.20 and 241,671,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,588,168.80, 431,382,253.20 and 241,671,666.40 is: 362,507,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,588,168.80 : 431,382,253.20 = 241,671,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,588,168.80/431,382,253.20 = 241,671,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,588,168.80x = 431,382,253.20 × 241,671,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,588,168.80x = 104,252,867,986,230,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,252,867,986,230,736/287,588,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,507,499.60

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