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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,278,330.90, 1,495,917,496.35 and 270,267,042.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,278,330.90, 1,495,917,496.35 and 270,267,042.90 is: 405,400,564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,278,330.90 : 1,495,917,496.35 = 270,267,042.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,278,330.90/1,495,917,496.35 = 270,267,042.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,278,330.90x = 1,495,917,496.35 × 270,267,042.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,278,330.90x = 404,297,198,160,885,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,297,198,160,885,952/997,278,330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,400,564.35

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