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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,047,158.60, 442,959,029.40 and 317,047,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,047,158.60, 442,959,029.40 and 317,047,158.60 is: 442,959,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,047,158.60 : 442,959,029.40 = 317,047,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,047,158.60/442,959,029.40 = 317,047,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,047,158.60x = 442,959,029.40 × 317,047,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,047,158.60x = 140,438,901,647,483,872
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,438,901,647,483,872/317,047,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,959,029.40

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