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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,266,642.74, 832,993,603.25 and 186,713,985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,266,642.74, 832,993,603.25 and 186,713,985.56 is: 280,102,465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,266,642.74 : 832,993,603.25 = 186,713,985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,266,642.74/832,993,603.25 = 186,713,985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,266,642.74x = 832,993,603.25 × 186,713,985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,266,642.74x = 155,531,555,606,035,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,531,555,606,035,040/555,266,642.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,102,465.44

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