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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,778,211.55, 1,178,083,638.35 and 482,364,725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,778,211.55, 1,178,083,638.35 and 482,364,725.47 is: 665,589,708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,778,211.55 : 1,178,083,638.35 = 482,364,725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,778,211.55/1,178,083,638.35 = 482,364,725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,778,211.55x = 1,178,083,638.35 × 482,364,725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,778,211.55x = 568,265,990,789,800,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,265,990,789,800,704/853,778,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,589,708.32

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