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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,253,493.10, 1,287,572,145.45 and 312,995,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,253,493.10, 1,287,572,145.45 and 312,995,027.10 is: 469,562,526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,253,493.10 : 1,287,572,145.45 = 312,995,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,253,493.10/1,287,572,145.45 = 312,995,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,253,493.10x = 1,287,572,145.45 × 312,995,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,253,493.10x = 403,003,678,558,327,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,003,678,558,327,936/858,253,493.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,562,526.45

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