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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,033,659.40, 1,287,050,489.10 and 236,247,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,033,659.40, 1,287,050,489.10 and 236,247,689.40 is: 354,371,534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,033,659.40 : 1,287,050,489.10 = 236,247,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,033,659.40/1,287,050,489.10 = 236,247,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,033,659.40x = 1,287,050,489.10 × 236,247,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,033,659.40x = 304,062,704,191,014,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,062,704,191,014,848/858,033,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,371,534.10

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