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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,409,564.80, 1,150,862,404.80 and 282,672,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,409,564.80, 1,150,862,404.80 and 282,672,387.20 is: 423,915,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,409,564.80 : 1,150,862,404.80 = 282,672,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,409,564.80/1,150,862,404.80 = 282,672,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,409,564.80x = 1,150,862,404.80 × 282,672,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,409,564.80x = 325,317,023,303,548,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,317,023,303,548,736/767,409,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,915,778.78

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