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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,002,371.01, 1,473,197,601.97 and 360,223,376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,002,371.01, 1,473,197,601.97 and 360,223,376.18 is: 540,406,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,002,371.01 : 1,473,197,601.97 = 360,223,376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,002,371.01/1,473,197,601.97 = 360,223,376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,002,371.01x = 1,473,197,601.97 × 360,223,376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,002,371.01x = 530,680,213,952,962,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,680,213,952,962,240/982,002,371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,406,245.05

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