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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,186,502.72, 1,038,017,372.76 and 422,161,641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,186,502.72, 1,038,017,372.76 and 422,161,641.72 is: 582,583,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,186,502.72 : 1,038,017,372.76 = 422,161,641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,186,502.72/1,038,017,372.76 = 422,161,641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,186,502.72x = 1,038,017,372.76 × 422,161,641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,186,502.72x = 438,211,118,218,242,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,211,118,218,242,816/752,186,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,583,065.02

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