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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,912,371.70, 1,144,368,557.55 and 188,483,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,912,371.70, 1,144,368,557.55 and 188,483,699.70 is: 282,725,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,912,371.70 : 1,144,368,557.55 = 188,483,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,912,371.70/1,144,368,557.55 = 188,483,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,912,371.70x = 1,144,368,557.55 × 188,483,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,912,371.70x = 215,694,819,547,376,352
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,694,819,547,376,352/762,912,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,725,549.55

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