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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,313,141.70, 1,257,469,712.55 and 379,148,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,313,141.70, 1,257,469,712.55 and 379,148,117.70 is: 568,722,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,313,141.70 : 1,257,469,712.55 = 379,148,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,313,141.70/1,257,469,712.55 = 379,148,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,313,141.70x = 1,257,469,712.55 × 379,148,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,313,141.70x = 476,767,274,578,092,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,767,274,578,092,544/838,313,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,722,176.55

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