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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,275,362.09, 1,196,523,445.77 and 360,882,508.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,275,362.09, 1,196,523,445.77 and 360,882,508.35 is: 541,600,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,275,362.09 : 1,196,523,445.77 = 360,882,508.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,275,362.09/1,196,523,445.77 = 360,882,508.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,275,362.09x = 1,196,523,445.77 × 360,882,508.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,275,362.09x = 431,804,382,409,062,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,804,382,409,062,848/797,275,362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,600,058.07

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