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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,372,501.60, 1,112,124,104.76 and 275,039,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,372,501.60, 1,112,124,104.76 and 275,039,327.52 is: 412,583,236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,372,501.60 : 1,112,124,104.76 = 275,039,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,372,501.60/1,112,124,104.76 = 275,039,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,372,501.60x = 1,112,124,104.76 × 275,039,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,372,501.60x = 305,877,865,891,972,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,877,865,891,972,416/741,372,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,583,236.14

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