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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,005,995.80, 996,008,993.70 and 233,184,491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,005,995.80, 996,008,993.70 and 233,184,491.80 is: 349,776,737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,005,995.80 : 996,008,993.70 = 233,184,491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,005,995.80/996,008,993.70 = 233,184,491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,005,995.80x = 996,008,993.70 × 233,184,491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,005,995.80x = 232,253,851,024,163,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,253,851,024,163,936/664,005,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,776,737.70

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