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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,991,003.82, 883,390,816.29 and 278,098,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,991,003.82, 883,390,816.29 and 278,098,022.06 is: 417,101,852.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,991,003.82 : 883,390,816.29 = 278,098,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,991,003.82/883,390,816.29 = 278,098,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,991,003.82x = 883,390,816.29 × 278,098,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,991,003.82x = 245,669,238,716,217,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,669,238,716,217,824/588,991,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,101,852.36

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