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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,512,259.40, 1,287,768,389.10 and 212,280,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,512,259.40, 1,287,768,389.10 and 212,280,003.40 is: 318,420,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,512,259.40 : 1,287,768,389.10 = 212,280,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,512,259.40/1,287,768,389.10 = 212,280,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,512,259.40x = 1,287,768,389.10 × 212,280,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,512,259.40x = 273,367,478,016,560,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,367,478,016,560,512/858,512,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,420,005.10

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