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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,224,131.40, 1,473,336,197.10 and 491,013,215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,224,131.40, 1,473,336,197.10 and 491,013,215.10 is: 736,519,822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,224,131.40 : 1,473,336,197.10 = 491,013,215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,224,131.40/1,473,336,197.10 = 491,013,215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,224,131.40x = 1,473,336,197.10 × 491,013,215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,224,131.40x = 723,427,543,061,278,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,427,543,061,278,336/982,224,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,519,822.65

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