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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,905,145.60, 898,357,718.40 and 401,634,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,905,145.60, 898,357,718.40 and 401,634,246.40 is: 602,451,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,905,145.60 : 898,357,718.40 = 401,634,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,905,145.60/898,357,718.40 = 401,634,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,905,145.60x = 898,357,718.40 × 401,634,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,905,145.60x = 360,811,225,227,207,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,811,225,227,207,360/598,905,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,451,369.60

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