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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,948,885.76, 1,099,394,635.20 and 248,274,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,948,885.76, 1,099,394,635.20 and 248,274,693.76 is: 372,402,321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,948,885.76 : 1,099,394,635.20 = 248,274,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,948,885.76/1,099,394,635.20 = 248,274,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,948,885.76x = 1,099,394,635.20 × 248,274,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,948,885.76x = 272,951,866,375,666,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,951,866,375,666,912/732,948,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,402,321.20

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