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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,465,009.40, 1,142,197,514.10 and 243,912,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,465,009.40, 1,142,197,514.10 and 243,912,334.20 is: 365,868,501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,465,009.40 : 1,142,197,514.10 = 243,912,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,465,009.40/1,142,197,514.10 = 243,912,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,465,009.40x = 1,142,197,514.10 × 243,912,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,465,009.40x = 278,596,061,781,568,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,596,061,781,568,384/761,465,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,868,501.30

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