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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,253,473.60, 1,287,572,116.20 and 312,995,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,253,473.60, 1,287,572,116.20 and 312,995,007.60 is: 469,562,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,253,473.60 : 1,287,572,116.20 = 312,995,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,253,473.60/1,287,572,116.20 = 312,995,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,253,473.60x = 1,287,572,116.20 × 312,995,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,253,473.60x = 403,003,644,295,567,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,003,644,295,567,104/858,253,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,562,497.20

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