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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,794,823.96, 1,342,552,697.82 and 555,169,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,794,823.96, 1,342,552,697.82 and 555,169,969.56 is: 766,189,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,794,823.96 : 1,342,552,697.82 = 555,169,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,794,823.96/1,342,552,697.82 = 555,169,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,794,823.96x = 1,342,552,697.82 × 555,169,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,794,823.96x = 745,344,940,381,425,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,344,940,381,425,152/972,794,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,189,253.91

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