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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,968,002.70, 740,952,004.05 and 130,462,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,968,002.70, 740,952,004.05 and 130,462,358.70 is: 195,693,538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,968,002.70 : 740,952,004.05 = 130,462,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,968,002.70/740,952,004.05 = 130,462,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,968,002.70x = 740,952,004.05 × 130,462,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,968,002.70x = 96,666,346,131,854,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,666,346,131,854,944/493,968,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,693,538.05

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