Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485,767,158.92, 2,228,660,235.40 and 436,501,071
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,485,767,158.92, 2,228,660,235.40 and 436,501,071 is: 654,754,396.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,485,767,158.92 : 2,228,660,235.40 = 436,501,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,485,767,158.92/2,228,660,235.40 = 436,501,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,485,767,158.92x = 2,228,660,235.40 × 436,501,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,485,767,158.92x = 972,812,579,647,212,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,812,579,647,212,160/1,485,767,158.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,754,396.61
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