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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,968,212.70, 1,181,952,319.05 and 357,986,516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,968,212.70, 1,181,952,319.05 and 357,986,516.70 is: 536,979,775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,968,212.70 : 1,181,952,319.05 = 357,986,516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,968,212.70/1,181,952,319.05 = 357,986,516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,968,212.70x = 1,181,952,319.05 × 357,986,516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,968,212.70x = 423,122,993,602,196,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,122,993,602,196,544/787,968,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,979,775.05

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