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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,281,067.20, 604,846,885.04 and 242,710,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,281,067.20, 604,846,885.04 and 242,710,779.20 is: 334,951,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,281,067.20 : 604,846,885.04 = 242,710,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,281,067.20/604,846,885.04 = 242,710,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,281,067.20x = 604,846,885.04 × 242,710,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,281,067.20x = 146,802,858,764,751,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,802,858,764,751,200/438,281,067.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,951,403.91

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