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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,492,004.70, 639,738,007.05 and 357,617,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,492,004.70, 639,738,007.05 and 357,617,251.10 is: 536,425,876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,492,004.70 : 639,738,007.05 = 357,617,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,492,004.70/639,738,007.05 = 357,617,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,492,004.70x = 639,738,007.05 × 357,617,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,492,004.70x = 228,781,347,505,413,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,781,347,505,413,408/426,492,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,425,876.65

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