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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,273,052.80, 1,495,909,579.20 and 270,261,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,273,052.80, 1,495,909,579.20 and 270,261,764.80 is: 405,392,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,273,052.80 : 1,495,909,579.20 = 270,261,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,273,052.80/1,495,909,579.20 = 270,261,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,273,052.80x = 1,495,909,579.20 × 270,261,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,273,052.80x = 404,287,162,855,817,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,287,162,855,817,408/997,273,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,392,647.20

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