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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,498,974.61, 828,879,097.62 and 179,006,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,498,974.61, 828,879,097.62 and 179,006,256.60 is: 268,551,710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,498,974.61 : 828,879,097.62 = 179,006,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,498,974.61/828,879,097.62 = 179,006,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,498,974.61x = 828,879,097.62 × 179,006,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,498,974.61x = 148,374,544,438,942,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,374,544,438,942,176/552,498,974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,551,710.06

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