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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,336,223.76, 660,103,983.42 and 258,319,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,336,223.76, 660,103,983.42 and 258,319,649.76 is: 356,481,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,336,223.76 : 660,103,983.42 = 258,319,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,336,223.76/660,103,983.42 = 258,319,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,336,223.76x = 660,103,983.42 × 258,319,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,336,223.76x = 170,517,829,802,235,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,517,829,802,235,232/478,336,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,481,113.77

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