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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,272,034.80, 1,495,908,052.20 and 375,486,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,272,034.80, 1,495,908,052.20 and 375,486,064.80 is: 563,229,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,272,034.80 : 1,495,908,052.20 = 375,486,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,272,034.80/1,495,908,052.20 = 375,486,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,272,034.80x = 1,495,908,052.20 × 375,486,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,272,034.80x = 561,692,627,823,211,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,692,627,823,211,008/997,272,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,229,097.20

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