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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,310,219.70, 640,965,329.55 and 398,644,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,310,219.70, 640,965,329.55 and 398,644,773.30 is: 597,967,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,310,219.70 : 640,965,329.55 = 398,644,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,310,219.70/640,965,329.55 = 398,644,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,310,219.70x = 640,965,329.55 × 398,644,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,310,219.70x = 255,517,478,491,619,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,517,478,491,619,520/427,310,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,967,159.95

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