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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,730,428.80, 638,595,643.20 and 183,865,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,730,428.80, 638,595,643.20 and 183,865,724.80 is: 275,798,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,730,428.80 : 638,595,643.20 = 183,865,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,730,428.80/638,595,643.20 = 183,865,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,730,428.80x = 638,595,643.20 × 183,865,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,730,428.80x = 117,415,850,791,090,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,415,850,791,090,208/425,730,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,798,587.20

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