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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,197,181.80, 1,486,795,772.70 and 532,032,157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,197,181.80, 1,486,795,772.70 and 532,032,157.80 is: 798,048,236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,197,181.80 : 1,486,795,772.70 = 532,032,157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,197,181.80/1,486,795,772.70 = 532,032,157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,197,181.80x = 1,486,795,772.70 × 532,032,157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,197,181.80x = 791,023,163,157,499,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,023,163,157,499,392/991,197,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,048,236.70

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