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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,978,021.76, 560,255,044.80 and 220,341,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,978,021.76, 560,255,044.80 and 220,341,262.72 is: 304,073,859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,978,021.76 : 560,255,044.80 = 220,341,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,978,021.76/560,255,044.80 = 220,341,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,978,021.76x = 560,255,044.80 × 220,341,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,978,021.76x = 123,447,304,016,482,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,447,304,016,482,160/405,978,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,073,859.67

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