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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,712,995.70, 431,569,493.55 and 263,904,438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,712,995.70, 431,569,493.55 and 263,904,438.90 is: 395,856,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,712,995.70 : 431,569,493.55 = 263,904,438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,712,995.70/431,569,493.55 = 263,904,438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,712,995.70x = 431,569,493.55 × 263,904,438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,712,995.70x = 113,893,105,041,669,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,893,105,041,669,920/287,712,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,856,658.35

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