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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,488,131.60, 1,277,232,197.40 and 367,758,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,488,131.60, 1,277,232,197.40 and 367,758,723.60 is: 551,638,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,488,131.60 : 1,277,232,197.40 = 367,758,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,488,131.60/1,277,232,197.40 = 367,758,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,488,131.60x = 1,277,232,197.40 × 367,758,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,488,131.60x = 469,713,282,656,647,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,713,282,656,647,296/851,488,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,638,085.40

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