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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,825,486.70, 631,793,171.30 and 248,977,178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,825,486.70, 631,793,171.30 and 248,977,178.12 is: 343,585,242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,825,486.70 : 631,793,171.30 = 248,977,178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,825,486.70/631,793,171.30 = 248,977,178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,825,486.70x = 631,793,171.30 × 248,977,178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,825,486.70x = 157,302,080,946,094,368
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,302,080,946,094,368/457,825,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,585,242.66

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