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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,874,864, 553,197,903.36 and 235,873,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,874,864, 553,197,903.36 and 235,873,120.64 is: 325,499,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,874,864 : 553,197,903.36 = 235,873,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,874,864/553,197,903.36 = 235,873,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,874,864x = 553,197,903.36 × 235,873,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,874,864x = 130,484,515,797,028,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,484,515,797,028,336/400,874,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,499,370.29

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