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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,253,482.60, 1,287,572,129.70 and 312,995,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,253,482.60, 1,287,572,129.70 and 312,995,016.60 is: 469,562,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,253,482.60 : 1,287,572,129.70 = 312,995,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,253,482.60/1,287,572,129.70 = 312,995,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,253,482.60x = 1,287,572,129.70 × 312,995,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,253,482.60x = 403,003,660,109,148,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,003,660,109,148,928/858,253,482.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,562,510.70

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