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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,914,283.80, 1,196,991,098.82 and 280,253,483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,914,283.80, 1,196,991,098.82 and 280,253,483.80 is: 420,422,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,914,283.80 : 1,196,991,098.82 = 280,253,483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,914,283.80/1,196,991,098.82 = 280,253,483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,914,283.80x = 1,196,991,098.82 × 280,253,483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,914,283.80x = 335,460,925,521,895,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,460,925,521,895,040/797,914,283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,422,258.80

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