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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,436,001.70, 480,654,002.55 and 212,730,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,436,001.70, 480,654,002.55 and 212,730,625.70 is: 319,095,938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,436,001.70 : 480,654,002.55 = 212,730,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,436,001.70/480,654,002.55 = 212,730,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,436,001.70x = 480,654,002.55 × 212,730,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,436,001.70x = 102,249,826,707,670,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,249,826,707,670,896/320,436,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,095,938.55

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