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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,469,863.70, 1,281,704,795.55 and 531,983,591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,469,863.70, 1,281,704,795.55 and 531,983,591.70 is: 797,975,387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,469,863.70 : 1,281,704,795.55 = 531,983,591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,469,863.70/1,281,704,795.55 = 531,983,591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,469,863.70x = 1,281,704,795.55 × 531,983,591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,469,863.70x = 681,845,920,635,803,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,845,920,635,803,136/854,469,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,975,387.55

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