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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,502,315.70, 1,494,745,600.35 and 259,570,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,502,315.70, 1,494,745,600.35 and 259,570,795.70 is: 389,354,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,502,315.70 : 1,494,745,600.35 = 259,570,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,502,315.70/1,494,745,600.35 = 259,570,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,502,315.70x = 1,494,745,600.35 × 259,570,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,502,315.70x = 387,992,304,851,923,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,992,304,851,923,648/996,502,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,354,142.72

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