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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,901,782.31, 663,588,472.27 and 269,220,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,901,782.31, 663,588,472.27 and 269,220,204.30 is: 371,492,538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,901,782.31 : 663,588,472.27 = 269,220,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,901,782.31/663,588,472.27 = 269,220,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,901,782.31x = 663,588,472.27 × 269,220,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,901,782.31x = 178,651,424,075,654,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,651,424,075,654,272/480,901,782.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,492,538.91

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