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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,483,257.42, 560,946,894.41 and 230,271,252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,483,257.42, 560,946,894.41 and 230,271,252.54 is: 317,774,328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,483,257.42 : 560,946,894.41 = 230,271,252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,483,257.42/560,946,894.41 = 230,271,252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,483,257.42x = 560,946,894.41 × 230,271,252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,483,257.42x = 129,169,943,984,213,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,169,943,984,213,808/406,483,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,774,328.04

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