Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,433,808.80, 400,413,548 and 285,433,808.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 285,433,808.80, 400,413,548 and 285,433,808.80 is: 400,413,548
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,433,808.80 : 400,413,548 = 285,433,808.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,433,808.80/400,413,548 = 285,433,808.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,433,808.80x = 400,413,548 × 285,433,808.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,433,808.80x = 114,291,564,100,761,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,291,564,100,761,632/285,433,808.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,413,548
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