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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,255,542.40, 436,883,313.60 and 266,313,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,255,542.40, 436,883,313.60 and 266,313,244.80 is: 399,469,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,255,542.40 : 436,883,313.60 = 266,313,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,255,542.40/436,883,313.60 = 266,313,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,255,542.40x = 436,883,313.60 × 266,313,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,255,542.40x = 116,347,812,843,791,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,347,812,843,791,984/291,255,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,469,867.20

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