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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,465,143.80, 1,329,697,715.70 and 272,969,653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,465,143.80, 1,329,697,715.70 and 272,969,653.40 is: 409,454,480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,465,143.80 : 1,329,697,715.70 = 272,969,653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,465,143.80/1,329,697,715.70 = 272,969,653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,465,143.80x = 1,329,697,715.70 × 272,969,653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,465,143.80x = 362,967,124,581,400,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,967,124,581,400,704/886,465,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,454,480.10

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