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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,978,032.80, 1,180,467,049.20 and 552,293,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,978,032.80, 1,180,467,049.20 and 552,293,687.20 is: 828,440,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,978,032.80 : 1,180,467,049.20 = 552,293,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,978,032.80/1,180,467,049.20 = 552,293,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,978,032.80x = 1,180,467,049.20 × 552,293,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,978,032.80x = 651,964,499,220,771,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,964,499,220,771,840/786,978,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,440,530.80

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