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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,278,871.55, 1,272,418,307.33 and 440,132,183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,278,871.55, 1,272,418,307.33 and 440,132,183.55 is: 660,198,275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,278,871.55 : 1,272,418,307.33 = 440,132,183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,278,871.55/1,272,418,307.33 = 440,132,183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,278,871.55x = 1,272,418,307.33 × 440,132,183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,278,871.55x = 560,032,247,991,947,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,032,247,991,947,264/848,278,871.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,198,275.33

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