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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,327,997.60, 1,180,991,996.40 and 378,285,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,327,997.60, 1,180,991,996.40 and 378,285,514.40 is: 567,428,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,327,997.60 : 1,180,991,996.40 = 378,285,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,327,997.60/1,180,991,996.40 = 378,285,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,327,997.60x = 1,180,991,996.40 × 378,285,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,327,997.60x = 446,752,164,860,456,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,752,164,860,456,960/787,327,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,428,271.60

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