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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,008,196.78, 706,572,539.76 and 277,061,378.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,008,196.78, 706,572,539.76 and 277,061,378.37 is: 382,345,366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,008,196.78 : 706,572,539.76 = 277,061,378.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,008,196.78/706,572,539.76 = 277,061,378.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,008,196.78x = 706,572,539.76 × 277,061,378.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,008,196.78x = 195,763,961,784,297,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,763,961,784,297,216/512,008,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,345,366.77

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