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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,393,038.70, 697,478,483.82 and 279,327,159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,393,038.70, 697,478,483.82 and 279,327,159.15 is: 385,491,426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,393,038.70 : 697,478,483.82 = 279,327,159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,393,038.70/697,478,483.82 = 279,327,159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,393,038.70x = 697,478,483.82 × 279,327,159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,393,038.70x = 194,824,683,453,689,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,824,683,453,689,824/505,393,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,491,426.54

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