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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,272,040.80, 1,495,908,061.20 and 270,260,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,272,040.80, 1,495,908,061.20 and 270,260,752.80 is: 405,391,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,272,040.80 : 1,495,908,061.20 = 270,260,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,272,040.80/1,495,908,061.20 = 270,260,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,272,040.80x = 1,495,908,061.20 × 270,260,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,272,040.80x = 404,285,238,739,500,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,285,238,739,500,480/997,272,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,391,129.20

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