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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,055,362.58, 1,287,095,001.70 and 244,639,588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,055,362.58, 1,287,095,001.70 and 244,639,588.33 is: 366,962,791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,055,362.58 : 1,287,095,001.70 = 244,639,588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,055,362.58/1,287,095,001.70 = 244,639,588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,055,362.58x = 1,287,095,001.70 × 244,639,588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,055,362.58x = 314,874,391,358,950,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,874,391,358,950,720/858,055,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,962,791.79

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