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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,992,003.20, 1,306,488,004.80 and 386,317,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,992,003.20, 1,306,488,004.80 and 386,317,811.20 is: 579,476,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,992,003.20 : 1,306,488,004.80 = 386,317,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,992,003.20/1,306,488,004.80 = 386,317,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,992,003.20x = 1,306,488,004.80 × 386,317,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,992,003.20x = 504,719,586,373,391,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,719,586,373,391,040/870,992,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,476,716.80

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