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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,812,116.31, 581,974,804.40 and 272,897,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,812,116.31, 581,974,804.40 and 272,897,427.36 is: 376,516,986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,812,116.31 : 581,974,804.40 = 272,897,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,812,116.31/581,974,804.40 = 272,897,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,812,116.31x = 581,974,804.40 × 272,897,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,812,116.31x = 158,819,426,909,099,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,819,426,909,099,200/421,812,116.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,516,986.52

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