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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,041,467.60, 970,562,201.40 and 493,986,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,041,467.60, 970,562,201.40 and 493,986,459.60 is: 740,979,689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,041,467.60 : 970,562,201.40 = 493,986,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,041,467.60/970,562,201.40 = 493,986,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,041,467.60x = 970,562,201.40 × 493,986,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,041,467.60x = 479,444,585,691,168,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,444,585,691,168,192/647,041,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,979,689.40

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