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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,849,288.61, 608,371,841.88 and 242,610,782.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,849,288.61, 608,371,841.88 and 242,610,782.85 is: 334,802,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,849,288.61 : 608,371,841.88 = 242,610,782.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,849,288.61/608,371,841.88 = 242,610,782.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,849,288.61x = 608,371,841.88 × 242,610,782.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,849,288.61x = 147,597,568,822,403,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,597,568,822,403,200/440,849,288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,802,783.25

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