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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,278,884.30, 1,272,418,326.45 and 440,132,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,278,884.30, 1,272,418,326.45 and 440,132,196.30 is: 660,198,294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,278,884.30 : 1,272,418,326.45 = 440,132,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,278,884.30/1,272,418,326.45 = 440,132,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,278,884.30x = 1,272,418,326.45 × 440,132,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,278,884.30x = 560,032,272,632,808,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,032,272,632,808,896/848,278,884.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,198,294.45

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