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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,231,405.10, 1,492,847,107.65 and 268,220,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,231,405.10, 1,492,847,107.65 and 268,220,117.10 is: 402,330,175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,231,405.10 : 1,492,847,107.65 = 268,220,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,231,405.10/1,492,847,107.65 = 268,220,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,231,405.10x = 1,492,847,107.65 × 268,220,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,231,405.10x = 400,411,626,026,279,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,411,626,026,279,296/995,231,405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,330,175.65

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