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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,690,631.20, 488,535,946.80 and 172,635,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,690,631.20, 488,535,946.80 and 172,635,623.20 is: 258,953,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,690,631.20 : 488,535,946.80 = 172,635,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,690,631.20/488,535,946.80 = 172,635,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,690,631.20x = 488,535,946.80 × 172,635,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,690,631.20x = 84,338,707,631,420,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,338,707,631,420,048/325,690,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,953,434.80

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