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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,917,297.20, 1,484,875,945.80 and 445,721,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,917,297.20, 1,484,875,945.80 and 445,721,713.20 is: 668,582,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,917,297.20 : 1,484,875,945.80 = 445,721,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,917,297.20/1,484,875,945.80 = 445,721,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,917,297.20x = 1,484,875,945.80 × 445,721,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,917,297.20x = 661,841,450,451,446,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,841,450,451,446,272/989,917,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,582,569.80

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