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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,099,320, 686,281,977.06 and 270,792,496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,099,320, 686,281,977.06 and 270,792,496.48 is: 405,676,240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,099,320 : 686,281,977.06 = 270,792,496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,099,320/686,281,977.06 = 270,792,496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,099,320x = 686,281,977.06 × 270,792,496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,099,320x = 185,840,009,857,307,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,840,009,857,307,488/458,099,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,676,240.38

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