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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,392,003.60, 1,467,588,005.40 and 332,159,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,392,003.60, 1,467,588,005.40 and 332,159,747.60 is: 498,239,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,392,003.60 : 1,467,588,005.40 = 332,159,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,392,003.60/1,467,588,005.40 = 332,159,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,392,003.60x = 1,467,588,005.40 × 332,159,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,392,003.60x = 487,473,661,454,451,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,473,661,454,451,520/978,392,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,239,621.40

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