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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,421,618.69, 693,597,541.63 and 147,274,912.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,421,618.69, 693,597,541.63 and 147,274,912.54 is: 220,901,257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,421,618.69 : 693,597,541.63 = 147,274,912.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,421,618.69/693,597,541.63 = 147,274,912.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,421,618.69x = 693,597,541.63 × 147,274,912.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,421,618.69x = 102,149,517,279,483,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,149,517,279,483,840/462,421,618.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,901,257.97

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