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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,975,038.80, 800,962,558.20 and 170,495,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,975,038.80, 800,962,558.20 and 170,495,998.80 is: 255,743,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,975,038.80 : 800,962,558.20 = 170,495,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,975,038.80/800,962,558.20 = 170,495,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,975,038.80x = 800,962,558.20 × 170,495,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,975,038.80x = 136,560,911,361,712,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,560,911,361,712,144/533,975,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,743,998.20

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