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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,833,427.82, 777,056,595.71 and 190,538,782.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,833,427.82, 777,056,595.71 and 190,538,782.72 is: 285,920,934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,833,427.82 : 777,056,595.71 = 190,538,782.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,833,427.82/777,056,595.71 = 190,538,782.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,833,427.82x = 777,056,595.71 × 190,538,782.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,833,427.82x = 148,059,417,848,235,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,059,417,848,235,232/517,833,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,920,934.99

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