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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,473,599.48, 750,019,657.14 and 361,188,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,473,599.48, 750,019,657.14 and 361,188,297.72 is: 541,283,942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,473,599.48 : 750,019,657.14 = 361,188,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,473,599.48/750,019,657.14 = 361,188,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,473,599.48x = 750,019,657.14 × 361,188,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,473,599.48x = 270,898,323,218,934,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,898,323,218,934,656/500,473,599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,283,942.85

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