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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,253,408.02, 1,287,572,017.64 and 312,994,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,253,408.02, 1,287,572,017.64 and 312,994,942.02 is: 469,562,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,253,408.02 : 1,287,572,017.64 = 312,994,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,253,408.02/1,287,572,017.64 = 312,994,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,253,408.02x = 1,287,572,017.64 × 312,994,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,253,408.02x = 403,003,529,006,241,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,003,529,006,241,216/858,253,408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,562,398.75

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