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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,711,515.80, 1,416,971,595.96 and 254,688,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,711,515.80, 1,416,971,595.96 and 254,688,521.40 is: 382,006,987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,711,515.80 : 1,416,971,595.96 = 254,688,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,711,515.80/1,416,971,595.96 = 254,688,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,711,515.80x = 1,416,971,595.96 × 254,688,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,711,515.80x = 360,886,400,640,850,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,886,400,640,850,624/944,711,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,006,987.96

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