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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,595,635.70, 957,893,453.55 and 275,798,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,595,635.70, 957,893,453.55 and 275,798,579.70 is: 413,697,869.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,595,635.70 : 957,893,453.55 = 275,798,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,595,635.70/957,893,453.55 = 275,798,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,595,635.70x = 957,893,453.55 × 275,798,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,595,635.70x = 264,185,653,993,017,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,185,653,993,017,888/638,595,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,697,869.55

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