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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,983,998.40, 590,975,997.60 and 230,725,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,983,998.40, 590,975,997.60 and 230,725,323.20 is: 346,087,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,983,998.40 : 590,975,997.60 = 230,725,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,983,998.40/590,975,997.60 = 230,725,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,983,998.40x = 590,975,997.60 × 230,725,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,983,998.40x = 136,353,128,049,702,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,353,128,049,702,416/393,983,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,087,984.80

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