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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,361,558.14, 638,151,645.51 and 274,294,241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,361,558.14, 638,151,645.51 and 274,294,241.01 is: 378,581,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,361,558.14 : 638,151,645.51 = 274,294,241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,361,558.14/638,151,645.51 = 274,294,241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,361,558.14x = 638,151,645.51 × 274,294,241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,361,558.14x = 175,041,321,254,448,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,041,321,254,448,000/462,361,558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,581,043.72

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