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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,272,023.70, 1,495,908,035.55 and 664,377,381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,272,023.70, 1,495,908,035.55 and 664,377,381.30 is: 996,566,071.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,272,023.70 : 1,495,908,035.55 = 664,377,381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,272,023.70/1,495,908,035.55 = 664,377,381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,272,023.70x = 1,495,908,035.55 × 664,377,381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,272,023.70x = 993,847,463,324,336,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,847,463,324,336,256/997,272,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,566,071.95

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