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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,996,966.96, 495,455,179.54 and 208,322,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,996,966.96, 495,455,179.54 and 208,322,814.64 is: 287,508,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,996,966.96 : 495,455,179.54 = 208,322,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,996,966.96/495,455,179.54 = 208,322,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,996,966.96x = 495,455,179.54 × 208,322,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,996,966.96x = 103,214,617,529,739,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,214,617,529,739,344/358,996,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,508,327.45

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