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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,023,834.98, 1,437,026,172.32 and 302,974,972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,023,834.98, 1,437,026,172.32 and 302,974,972.78 is: 454,459,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,023,834.98 : 1,437,026,172.32 = 302,974,972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,023,834.98/1,437,026,172.32 = 302,974,972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,023,834.98x = 1,437,026,172.32 × 302,974,972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,023,834.98x = 435,382,965,442,799,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,382,965,442,799,552/958,023,834.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,459,429.45

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