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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,096,003.60, 639,144,005.40 and 409,374,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,096,003.60, 639,144,005.40 and 409,374,493.20 is: 614,061,739.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,096,003.60 : 639,144,005.40 = 409,374,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,096,003.60/639,144,005.40 = 409,374,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,096,003.60x = 639,144,005.40 × 409,374,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,096,003.60x = 261,649,253,292,443,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,649,253,292,443,040/426,096,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,061,739.80

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