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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,048,031.20, 657,072,046.80 and 223,057,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,048,031.20, 657,072,046.80 and 223,057,183.20 is: 334,585,774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,048,031.20 : 657,072,046.80 = 223,057,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,048,031.20/657,072,046.80 = 223,057,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,048,031.20x = 657,072,046.80 × 223,057,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,048,031.20x = 146,564,639,918,666,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,564,639,918,666,560/438,048,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,585,774.80

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