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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,688,003.40, 508,032,005.10 and 231,192,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,688,003.40, 508,032,005.10 and 231,192,579.40 is: 346,788,869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,688,003.40 : 508,032,005.10 = 231,192,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,688,003.40/508,032,005.10 = 231,192,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,688,003.40x = 508,032,005.10 × 231,192,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,688,003.40x = 117,453,229,676,822,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,453,229,676,822,960/338,688,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,788,869.10

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