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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,742,402.40, 431,613,603.60 and 254,486,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,742,402.40, 431,613,603.60 and 254,486,005.60 is: 381,729,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,742,402.40 : 431,613,603.60 = 254,486,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,742,402.40/431,613,603.60 = 254,486,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,742,402.40x = 431,613,603.60 × 254,486,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,742,402.40x = 109,839,621,942,785,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,839,621,942,785,776/287,742,402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,729,008.40

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