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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,932,250.72, 1,072,398,432.96 and 230,258,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,932,250.72, 1,072,398,432.96 and 230,258,058.72 is: 345,387,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,932,250.72 : 1,072,398,432.96 = 230,258,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,932,250.72/1,072,398,432.96 = 230,258,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,932,250.72x = 1,072,398,432.96 × 230,258,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,932,250.72x = 246,928,381,347,739,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,928,381,347,739,680/714,932,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,387,106.40

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