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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,159,421.60, 1,120,739,132.40 and 402,785,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,159,421.60, 1,120,739,132.40 and 402,785,653.60 is: 604,178,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,159,421.60 : 1,120,739,132.40 = 402,785,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,159,421.60/1,120,739,132.40 = 402,785,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,159,421.60x = 1,120,739,132.40 × 402,785,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,159,421.60x = 451,417,643,958,830,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,417,643,958,830,976/747,159,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,178,480.40

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