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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,268,001.60, 868,902,002.40 and 334,379,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,268,001.60, 868,902,002.40 and 334,379,988.80 is: 501,569,983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,268,001.60 : 868,902,002.40 = 334,379,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,268,001.60/868,902,002.40 = 334,379,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,268,001.60x = 868,902,002.40 × 334,379,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,268,001.60x = 290,543,441,830,809,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,543,441,830,809,600/579,268,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,569,983.20

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