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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,778,837.40, 1,201,168,256.10 and 283,793,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,778,837.40, 1,201,168,256.10 and 283,793,032.60 is: 425,689,548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,778,837.40 : 1,201,168,256.10 = 283,793,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,778,837.40/1,201,168,256.10 = 283,793,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,778,837.40x = 1,201,168,256.10 × 283,793,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,778,837.40x = 340,883,182,061,472,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,883,182,061,472,448/800,778,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,689,548.90

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