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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,001,041.80, 996,001,562.70 and 465,986,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,001,041.80, 996,001,562.70 and 465,986,125.20 is: 698,979,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,001,041.80 : 996,001,562.70 = 465,986,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,001,041.80/996,001,562.70 = 465,986,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,001,041.80x = 996,001,562.70 × 465,986,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,001,041.80x = 464,122,908,895,717,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,122,908,895,717,888/664,001,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,979,187.80

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