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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,281,541.80, 1,272,422,312.70 and 440,134,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,281,541.80, 1,272,422,312.70 and 440,134,853.80 is: 660,202,280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,281,541.80 : 1,272,422,312.70 = 440,134,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,281,541.80/1,272,422,312.70 = 440,134,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,281,541.80x = 1,272,422,312.70 × 440,134,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,281,541.80x = 560,037,408,572,072,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,037,408,572,072,448/848,281,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,202,280.70

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