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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,358,195.20, 811,874,224.80 and 362,261,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,358,195.20, 811,874,224.80 and 362,261,275.20 is: 499,883,564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,358,195.20 : 811,874,224.80 = 362,261,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,358,195.20/811,874,224.80 = 362,261,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,358,195.20x = 811,874,224.80 × 362,261,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,358,195.20x = 294,110,591,978,059,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,110,591,978,059,456/588,358,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,883,564.77

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