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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,275,361.72, 1,196,523,445.23 and 360,882,508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,275,361.72, 1,196,523,445.23 and 360,882,508.02 is: 541,600,057.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,275,361.72 : 1,196,523,445.23 = 360,882,508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,275,361.72/1,196,523,445.23 = 360,882,508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,275,361.72x = 1,196,523,445.23 × 360,882,508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,275,361.72x = 431,804,381,819,333,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,804,381,819,333,504/797,275,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,600,057.59

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