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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,786,427.20, 883,179,640.80 and 359,203,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,786,427.20, 883,179,640.80 and 359,203,915.20 is: 538,805,872.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,786,427.20 : 883,179,640.80 = 359,203,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,786,427.20/883,179,640.80 = 359,203,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,786,427.20x = 883,179,640.80 × 359,203,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,786,427.20x = 317,241,584,800,289,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,241,584,800,289,664/588,786,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,805,872.80

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