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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,991,002.82, 883,390,814.79 and 278,098,021.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,991,002.82, 883,390,814.79 and 278,098,021.06 is: 417,101,850.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,991,002.82 : 883,390,814.79 = 278,098,021.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,991,002.82/883,390,814.79 = 278,098,021.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,991,002.82x = 883,390,814.79 × 278,098,021.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,991,002.82x = 245,669,237,415,679,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,669,237,415,679,968/588,991,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,101,850.86

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