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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,244,422.72, 1,180,237,303.32 and 464,103,846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,244,422.72, 1,180,237,303.32 and 464,103,846.72 is: 640,463,308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,244,422.72 : 1,180,237,303.32 = 464,103,846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,244,422.72/1,180,237,303.32 = 464,103,846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,244,422.72x = 1,180,237,303.32 × 464,103,846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,244,422.72x = 547,752,672,513,251,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,752,672,513,251,456/855,244,422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,463,308.46

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