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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,748,332.40, 431,622,498.60 and 257,515,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,748,332.40, 431,622,498.60 and 257,515,244.40 is: 386,272,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,748,332.40 : 431,622,498.60 = 257,515,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,748,332.40/431,622,498.60 = 257,515,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,748,332.40x = 431,622,498.60 × 257,515,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,748,332.40x = 111,149,373,215,517,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,149,373,215,517,664/287,748,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,272,866.60

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