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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,265,410.96, 1,086,426,225.65 and 425,159,339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,265,410.96, 1,086,426,225.65 and 425,159,339.03 is: 586,719,865.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,265,410.96 : 1,086,426,225.65 = 425,159,339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,265,410.96/1,086,426,225.65 = 425,159,339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,265,410.96x = 1,086,426,225.65 × 425,159,339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,265,410.96x = 461,904,256,001,927,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,904,256,001,927,360/787,265,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,719,865.46

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