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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,788,541.80, 431,682,812.70 and 268,514,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,788,541.80, 431,682,812.70 and 268,514,948.20 is: 402,772,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,788,541.80 : 431,682,812.70 = 268,514,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,788,541.80/431,682,812.70 = 268,514,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,788,541.80x = 431,682,812.70 × 268,514,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,788,541.80x = 115,913,288,090,970,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,913,288,090,970,800/287,788,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,772,422.30

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