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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,372,237.40, 1,196,282,304.90 and 388,441,728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,372,237.40, 1,196,282,304.90 and 388,441,728.60 is: 582,771,690.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,372,237.40 : 1,196,282,304.90 = 388,441,728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,372,237.40/1,196,282,304.90 = 388,441,728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,372,237.40x = 1,196,282,304.90 × 388,441,728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,372,237.40x = 464,685,966,408,948,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,685,966,408,948,288/797,372,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,771,690.08

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