Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,877,312.40, 399,735,230 and 284,877,312.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 284,877,312.40, 399,735,230 and 284,877,312.40 is: 399,735,230
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,877,312.40 : 399,735,230 = 284,877,312.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,877,312.40/399,735,230 = 284,877,312.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,877,312.40x = 399,735,230 × 284,877,312.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,877,312.40x = 113,875,497,993,995,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,875,497,993,995,840/284,877,312.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,735,230
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