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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,280,396.12, 1,200,252,632.59 and 225,717,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,280,396.12, 1,200,252,632.59 and 225,717,354.84 is: 338,528,659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,280,396.12 : 1,200,252,632.59 = 225,717,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,280,396.12/1,200,252,632.59 = 225,717,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,280,396.12x = 1,200,252,632.59 × 225,717,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,280,396.12x = 270,917,849,371,468,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,917,849,371,468,960/800,280,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,528,659.06

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