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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,881,708.60, 1,438,322,562.90 and 442,321,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,881,708.60, 1,438,322,562.90 and 442,321,056.60 is: 663,481,584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,881,708.60 : 1,438,322,562.90 = 442,321,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,881,708.60/1,438,322,562.90 = 442,321,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,881,708.60x = 1,438,322,562.90 × 442,321,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,881,708.60x = 636,200,355,753,548,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,200,355,753,548,032/958,881,708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,481,584.90

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