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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,954,114.20, 1,179,036,147.30 and 268,254,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,954,114.20, 1,179,036,147.30 and 268,254,472.60 is: 402,417,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,954,114.20 : 1,179,036,147.30 = 268,254,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,954,114.20/1,179,036,147.30 = 268,254,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,954,114.20x = 1,179,036,147.30 × 268,254,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,954,114.20x = 316,281,719,870,297,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,281,719,870,297,408/785,954,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,417,538.32

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