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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,061,349.74, 557,716,858.50 and 233,985,635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,061,349.74, 557,716,858.50 and 233,985,635.32 is: 350,742,514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,061,349.74 : 557,716,858.50 = 233,985,635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,061,349.74/557,716,858.50 = 233,985,635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,061,349.74x = 557,716,858.50 × 233,985,635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,061,349.74x = 130,497,733,464,797,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,497,733,464,797,040/372,061,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,742,514.79

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