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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,266,163.60, 1,495,036,974.60 and 581,742,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,266,163.60, 1,495,036,974.60 and 581,742,183.60 is: 872,985,659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,266,163.60 : 1,495,036,974.60 = 581,742,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,266,163.60/1,495,036,974.60 = 581,742,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,266,163.60x = 1,495,036,974.60 × 581,742,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,266,163.60x = 869,726,074,166,541,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,726,074,166,541,696/996,266,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,985,659.80

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