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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,140,042.20, 1,475,202,293.70 and 574,985,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,140,042.20, 1,475,202,293.70 and 574,985,584.60 is: 861,889,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,140,042.20 : 1,475,202,293.70 = 574,985,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,140,042.20/1,475,202,293.70 = 574,985,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,140,042.20x = 1,475,202,293.70 × 574,985,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,140,042.20x = 848,220,053,246,355,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,220,053,246,355,456/984,140,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,889,585.70

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