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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,078,251.48, 1,474,671,517.38 and 595,722,734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,078,251.48, 1,474,671,517.38 and 595,722,734.04 is: 891,802,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,078,251.48 : 1,474,671,517.38 = 595,722,734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,078,251.48/1,474,671,517.38 = 595,722,734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,078,251.48x = 1,474,671,517.38 × 595,722,734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,078,251.48x = 878,495,348,144,529,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,495,348,144,529,024/985,078,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,802,602.31

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