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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,498,179.91, 734,031,806.59 and 259,413,357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,498,179.91, 734,031,806.59 and 259,413,357.75 is: 389,005,850.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,498,179.91 : 734,031,806.59 = 259,413,357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,498,179.91/734,031,806.59 = 259,413,357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,498,179.91x = 734,031,806.59 × 259,413,357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,498,179.91x = 190,417,655,642,810,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,417,655,642,810,496/489,498,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,005,850.19

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