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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,275,356.06, 1,196,523,436.80 and 360,882,502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,275,356.06, 1,196,523,436.80 and 360,882,502.38 is: 541,600,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,275,356.06 : 1,196,523,436.80 = 360,882,502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,275,356.06/1,196,523,436.80 = 360,882,502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,275,356.06x = 1,196,523,436.80 × 360,882,502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,275,356.06x = 431,804,372,028,701,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,804,372,028,701,760/797,275,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,600,049.15

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