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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,278,322.40, 1,495,917,483.60 and 270,267,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,278,322.40, 1,495,917,483.60 and 270,267,034.40 is: 405,400,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,278,322.40 : 1,495,917,483.60 = 270,267,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,278,322.40/1,495,917,483.60 = 270,267,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,278,322.40x = 1,495,917,483.60 × 270,267,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,278,322.40x = 404,297,181,999,682,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,297,181,999,682,560/997,278,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,400,551.60

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