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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,331,560.78, 1,298,252,738.79 and 556,023,133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,331,560.78, 1,298,252,738.79 and 556,023,133.26 is: 832,275,208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,331,560.78 : 1,298,252,738.79 = 556,023,133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,331,560.78/1,298,252,738.79 = 556,023,133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,331,560.78x = 1,298,252,738.79 × 556,023,133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,331,560.78x = 721,858,555,585,392,128
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,858,555,585,392,128/867,331,560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,275,208.50

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