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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,240,002.40, 1,437,360,003.60 and 384,223,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,240,002.40, 1,437,360,003.60 and 384,223,285.60 is: 576,334,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,240,002.40 : 1,437,360,003.60 = 384,223,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,240,002.40/1,437,360,003.60 = 384,223,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,240,002.40x = 1,437,360,003.60 × 384,223,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,240,002.40x = 552,267,183,173,219,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,267,183,173,219,840/958,240,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,334,928.40

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