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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,273,050.30, 1,495,909,575.45 and 270,261,762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,273,050.30, 1,495,909,575.45 and 270,261,762.30 is: 405,392,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,273,050.30 : 1,495,909,575.45 = 270,261,762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,273,050.30/1,495,909,575.45 = 270,261,762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,273,050.30x = 1,495,909,575.45 × 270,261,762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,273,050.30x = 404,287,158,102,561,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,287,158,102,561,856/997,273,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,392,643.45

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