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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,817,920.74, 1,314,897,977.61 and 550,901,492.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,817,920.74, 1,314,897,977.61 and 550,901,492.73 is: 760,249,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,817,920.74 : 1,314,897,977.61 = 550,901,492.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,817,920.74/1,314,897,977.61 = 550,901,492.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,817,920.74x = 1,314,897,977.61 × 550,901,492.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,817,920.74x = 724,379,258,653,007,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,379,258,653,007,104/952,817,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,249,406.40

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