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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,666,014.91, 663,346,900.41 and 268,970,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,666,014.91, 663,346,900.41 and 268,970,997.78 is: 371,195,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,666,014.91 : 663,346,900.41 = 268,970,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,666,014.91/663,346,900.41 = 268,970,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,666,014.91x = 663,346,900.41 × 268,970,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,666,014.91x = 178,421,077,677,547,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,421,077,677,547,968/480,666,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,195,533.16

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