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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,679,268.63, 715,783,069.79 and 283,729,931.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,679,268.63, 715,783,069.79 and 283,729,931.43 is: 391,550,411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,679,268.63 : 715,783,069.79 = 283,729,931.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,679,268.63/715,783,069.79 = 283,729,931.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,679,268.63x = 715,783,069.79 × 283,729,931.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,679,268.63x = 203,089,081,307,217,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,089,081,307,217,120/518,679,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,550,411.96

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