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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,255,996.80, 588,383,995.20 and 256,207,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,255,996.80, 588,383,995.20 and 256,207,100.80 is: 384,310,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,255,996.80 : 588,383,995.20 = 256,207,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,255,996.80/588,383,995.20 = 256,207,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,255,996.80x = 588,383,995.20 × 256,207,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,255,996.80x = 150,748,157,567,313,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,748,157,567,313,120/392,255,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,310,651.20

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