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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,215,311.61, 970,716,679.17 and 278,651,038.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,215,311.61, 970,716,679.17 and 278,651,038.15 is: 417,930,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,215,311.61 : 970,716,679.17 = 278,651,038.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,215,311.61/970,716,679.17 = 278,651,038.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,215,311.61x = 970,716,679.17 × 278,651,038.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,215,311.61x = 270,491,210,400,240,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,491,210,400,240,960/647,215,311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,930,796.06

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