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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,786,618.56, 1,280,755,549.44 and 240,376,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,786,618.56, 1,280,755,549.44 and 240,376,158.72 is: 360,585,528.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,786,618.56 : 1,280,755,549.44 = 240,376,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,786,618.56/1,280,755,549.44 = 240,376,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,786,618.56x = 1,280,755,549.44 × 240,376,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,786,618.56x = 307,863,099,233,710,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,863,099,233,710,272/853,786,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,585,528.68

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