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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,863,235.40, 958,294,853.10 and 328,926,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,863,235.40, 958,294,853.10 and 328,926,844.20 is: 493,390,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,863,235.40 : 958,294,853.10 = 328,926,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,863,235.40/958,294,853.10 = 328,926,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,863,235.40x = 958,294,853.10 × 328,926,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,863,235.40x = 315,208,901,843,285,568
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,208,901,843,285,568/638,863,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,390,266.30

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