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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,673,485.60, 1,303,010,228.40 and 524,016,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,673,485.60, 1,303,010,228.40 and 524,016,282.40 is: 786,024,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,673,485.60 : 1,303,010,228.40 = 524,016,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,673,485.60/1,303,010,228.40 = 524,016,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,673,485.60x = 1,303,010,228.40 × 524,016,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,673,485.60x = 682,798,575,815,342,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,798,575,815,342,976/868,673,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,024,423.60

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