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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,217,977.96, 608,901,732.60 and 170,002,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,217,977.96, 608,901,732.60 and 170,002,846.12 is: 254,826,307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,217,977.96 : 608,901,732.60 = 170,002,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,217,977.96/608,901,732.60 = 170,002,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,217,977.96x = 608,901,732.60 × 170,002,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,217,977.96x = 103,515,027,549,399,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,515,027,549,399,200/406,217,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,826,307.96

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