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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985,986,145.60, 4,478,979,218.40 and 805,172,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985,986,145.60, 4,478,979,218.40 and 805,172,731.20 is: 1,207,759,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985,986,145.60 : 4,478,979,218.40 = 805,172,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985,986,145.60/4,478,979,218.40 = 805,172,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985,986,145.60x = 4,478,979,218.40 × 805,172,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985,986,145.60x = 3,606,351,930,267,169,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,351,930,267,169,280/2,985,986,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,759,096.80

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