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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,673,480.80, 883,010,221.20 and 179,676,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,673,480.80, 883,010,221.20 and 179,676,487.20 is: 269,514,730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,673,480.80 : 883,010,221.20 = 179,676,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,673,480.80/883,010,221.20 = 179,676,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,673,480.80x = 883,010,221.20 × 179,676,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,673,480.80x = 158,656,174,706,910,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,656,174,706,910,976/588,673,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,514,730.80

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