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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,488,897.28, 1,481,230,393.32 and 250,557,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,488,897.28, 1,481,230,393.32 and 250,557,377.28 is: 375,835,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,488,897.28 : 1,481,230,393.32 = 250,557,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,488,897.28/1,481,230,393.32 = 250,557,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,488,897.28x = 1,481,230,393.32 × 250,557,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,488,897.28x = 371,133,202,497,682,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,133,202,497,682,048/987,488,897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,835,316.75

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