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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,720,766.80, 832,469,670.32 and 334,269,862.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,720,766.80, 832,469,670.32 and 334,269,862.59 is: 500,736,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,720,766.80 : 832,469,670.32 = 334,269,862.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,720,766.80/832,469,670.32 = 334,269,862.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,720,766.80x = 832,469,670.32 × 334,269,862.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,720,766.80x = 278,269,522,311,541,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,269,522,311,541,344/555,720,766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,736,231.10

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