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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,788,506.30, 431,682,759.45 and 268,514,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,788,506.30, 431,682,759.45 and 268,514,912.70 is: 402,772,369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,788,506.30 : 431,682,759.45 = 268,514,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,788,506.30/431,682,759.45 = 268,514,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,788,506.30x = 431,682,759.45 × 268,514,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,788,506.30x = 115,913,258,467,811,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,913,258,467,811,840/287,788,506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,772,369.05

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