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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,735,999.60, 1,238,603,999.40 and 280,477,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,735,999.60, 1,238,603,999.40 and 280,477,533.60 is: 420,716,300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,735,999.60 : 1,238,603,999.40 = 280,477,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,735,999.60/1,238,603,999.40 = 280,477,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,735,999.60x = 1,238,603,999.40 × 280,477,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,735,999.60x = 347,400,594,858,807,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,400,594,858,807,936/825,735,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,716,300.40

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