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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,604,736.40, 431,407,104.60 and 239,775,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,604,736.40, 431,407,104.60 and 239,775,046.40 is: 359,662,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,604,736.40 : 431,407,104.60 = 239,775,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,604,736.40/431,407,104.60 = 239,775,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,604,736.40x = 431,407,104.60 × 239,775,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,604,736.40x = 103,440,658,522,754,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,440,658,522,754,656/287,604,736.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,662,569.60

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