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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,407,897.40, 1,287,779,807.70 and 367,120,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,407,897.40, 1,287,779,807.70 and 367,120,217.40 is: 550,752,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,407,897.40 : 1,287,779,807.70 = 367,120,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,407,897.40/1,287,779,807.70 = 367,120,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,407,897.40x = 1,287,779,807.70 × 367,120,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,407,897.40x = 472,770,002,966,154,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,770,002,966,154,176/858,407,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,752,159.20

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