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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,009,683.92, 560,278,352.52 and 220,366,742.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,009,683.92, 560,278,352.52 and 220,366,742.96 is: 304,097,957.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,009,683.92 : 560,278,352.52 = 220,366,742.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,009,683.92/560,278,352.52 = 220,366,742.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,009,683.92x = 560,278,352.52 × 220,366,742.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,009,683.92x = 123,466,715,695,827,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,466,715,695,827,104/406,009,683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,097,957.72

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