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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,492,407.70, 639,738,611.55 and 278,539,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,492,407.70, 639,738,611.55 and 278,539,233.30 is: 417,808,849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,492,407.70 : 639,738,611.55 = 278,539,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,492,407.70/639,738,611.55 = 278,539,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,492,407.70x = 639,738,611.55 × 278,539,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,492,407.70x = 178,192,302,373,543,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,192,302,373,543,520/426,492,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,808,849.95

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