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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,007,362.40, 1,180,511,043.60 and 241,776,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,007,362.40, 1,180,511,043.60 and 241,776,015.20 is: 362,664,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,007,362.40 : 1,180,511,043.60 = 241,776,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,007,362.40/1,180,511,043.60 = 241,776,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,007,362.40x = 1,180,511,043.60 × 241,776,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,007,362.40x = 285,419,256,021,201,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,419,256,021,201,440/787,007,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,664,022.80

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