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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,711,164.32, 1,005,645,388.32 and 398,678,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,711,164.32, 1,005,645,388.32 and 398,678,750.88 is: 550,189,796.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,711,164.32 : 1,005,645,388.32 = 398,678,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,711,164.32/1,005,645,388.32 = 398,678,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,711,164.32x = 1,005,645,388.32 × 398,678,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,711,164.32x = 400,929,447,243,650,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,929,447,243,650,176/728,711,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,189,796.55

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