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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,328,243, 632,508,252.77 and 257,420,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,328,243, 632,508,252.77 and 257,420,521.80 is: 355,248,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,328,243 : 632,508,252.77 = 257,420,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,328,243/632,508,252.77 = 257,420,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,328,243x = 632,508,252.77 × 257,420,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,328,243x = 162,820,604,469,572,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,820,604,469,572,608/458,328,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,248,900.67

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