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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,036,782.72, 1,050,212,897.78 and 447,791,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,036,782.72, 1,050,212,897.78 and 447,791,285.56 is: 617,941,463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,036,782.72 : 1,050,212,897.78 = 447,791,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,036,782.72/1,050,212,897.78 = 447,791,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,036,782.72x = 1,050,212,897.78 × 447,791,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,036,782.72x = 470,276,183,608,599,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,276,183,608,599,040/761,036,782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,941,463.92

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