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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,285,429.76, 1,083,742,377.60 and 432,860,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,285,429.76, 1,083,742,377.60 and 432,860,625.60 is: 597,374,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,285,429.76 : 1,083,742,377.60 = 432,860,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,285,429.76/1,083,742,377.60 = 432,860,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,285,429.76x = 1,083,742,377.60 × 432,860,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,285,429.76x = 469,109,403,557,167,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,109,403,557,167,424/785,285,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,374,388.70

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