Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,748,909.99, 426,893,511.01 and 261,764,737.22
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 284,748,909.99, 426,893,511.01 and 261,764,737.22 is: 392,435,805.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,748,909.99 : 426,893,511.01 = 261,764,737.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,748,909.99/426,893,511.01 = 261,764,737.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,748,909.99x = 426,893,511.01 × 261,764,737.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,748,909.99x = 111,745,667,730,455,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,745,667,730,455,824/284,748,909.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,435,805.05
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