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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,376,239.60, 888,564,359.40 and 286,266,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,376,239.60, 888,564,359.40 and 286,266,223.60 is: 429,399,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,376,239.60 : 888,564,359.40 = 286,266,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,376,239.60/888,564,359.40 = 286,266,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,376,239.60x = 888,564,359.40 × 286,266,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,376,239.60x = 254,365,963,590,991,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,365,963,590,991,168/592,376,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,399,335.40

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