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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,272,314.15, 1,495,908,471.23 and 270,261,026.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,272,314.15, 1,495,908,471.23 and 270,261,026.15 is: 405,391,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,272,314.15 : 1,495,908,471.23 = 270,261,026.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,272,314.15/1,495,908,471.23 = 270,261,026.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,272,314.15x = 1,495,908,471.23 × 270,261,026.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,272,314.15x = 404,285,758,459,746,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,285,758,459,746,176/997,272,314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,391,539.23

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