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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,884,996.08, 1,178,362,302.60 and 462,744,420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,884,996.08, 1,178,362,302.60 and 462,744,420.08 is: 638,587,845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,884,996.08 : 1,178,362,302.60 = 462,744,420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,884,996.08/1,178,362,302.60 = 462,744,420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,884,996.08x = 1,178,362,302.60 × 462,744,420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,884,996.08x = 545,280,580,360,770,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,280,580,360,770,432/853,884,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,587,845.98

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