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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,855,973.80, 725,783,960.70 and 177,046,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,855,973.80, 725,783,960.70 and 177,046,117.80 is: 265,569,176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,855,973.80 : 725,783,960.70 = 177,046,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,855,973.80/725,783,960.70 = 177,046,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,855,973.80x = 725,783,960.70 × 177,046,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,855,973.80x = 128,497,232,603,442,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,497,232,603,442,784/483,855,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,569,176.70

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