Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,432,938.80, 400,412,330 and 285,432,938.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 285,432,938.80, 400,412,330 and 285,432,938.80 is: 400,412,330
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,432,938.80 : 400,412,330 = 285,432,938.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,432,938.80/400,412,330 = 285,432,938.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,432,938.80x = 400,412,330 × 285,432,938.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,432,938.80x = 114,290,868,083,655,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,290,868,083,655,408/285,432,938.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,412,330
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