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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,672,515.80, 883,008,773.70 and 179,675,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,672,515.80, 883,008,773.70 and 179,675,522.20 is: 269,513,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,672,515.80 : 883,008,773.70 = 179,675,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,672,515.80/883,008,773.70 = 179,675,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,672,515.80x = 883,008,773.70 × 179,675,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,672,515.80x = 158,655,062,521,729,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,655,062,521,729,120/588,672,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,513,283.30

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