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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,237,979.90, 1,180,228,412.37 and 464,097,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,237,979.90, 1,180,228,412.37 and 464,097,403.90 is: 640,454,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,237,979.90 : 1,180,228,412.37 = 464,097,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,237,979.90/1,180,228,412.37 = 464,097,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,237,979.90x = 1,180,228,412.37 × 464,097,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,237,979.90x = 547,740,942,189,935,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,740,942,189,935,552/855,237,979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,454,417.44

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