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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,071,338.73, 663,878,447.42 and 261,054,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,071,338.73, 663,878,447.42 and 261,054,764.73 is: 360,255,575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,071,338.73 : 663,878,447.42 = 261,054,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,071,338.73/663,878,447.42 = 261,054,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,071,338.73x = 663,878,447.42 × 261,054,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,071,338.73x = 173,308,631,899,240,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,308,631,899,240,480/481,071,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,255,575.31

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