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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,711,773.70, 860,567,660.55 and 185,812,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,711,773.70, 860,567,660.55 and 185,812,987.80 is: 278,719,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,711,773.70 : 860,567,660.55 = 185,812,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,711,773.70/860,567,660.55 = 185,812,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,711,773.70x = 860,567,660.55 × 185,812,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,711,773.70x = 159,904,648,210,851,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,904,648,210,851,680/573,711,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,719,481.70

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