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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,588,661.30, 431,382,991.95 and 241,672,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,588,661.30, 431,382,991.95 and 241,672,158.90 is: 362,508,238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,588,661.30 : 431,382,991.95 = 241,672,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,588,661.30/431,382,991.95 = 241,672,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,588,661.30x = 431,382,991.95 × 241,672,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,588,661.30x = 104,253,258,977,297,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,253,258,977,297,824/287,588,661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,508,238.35

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