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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,459,331.60, 582,688,997.40 and 370,543,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,459,331.60, 582,688,997.40 and 370,543,427.60 is: 555,815,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,459,331.60 : 582,688,997.40 = 370,543,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,459,331.60/582,688,997.40 = 370,543,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,459,331.60x = 582,688,997.40 × 370,543,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,459,331.60x = 215,911,578,321,403,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,911,578,321,403,488/388,459,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,815,141.40

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