Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,433,888.80, 400,413,660 and 285,433,888.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 285,433,888.80, 400,413,660 and 285,433,888.80 is: 400,413,660
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,433,888.80 : 400,413,660 = 285,433,888.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,433,888.80/400,413,660 = 285,433,888.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,433,888.80x = 400,413,660 × 285,433,888.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,433,888.80x = 114,291,628,102,441,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,291,628,102,441,008/285,433,888.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,413,660
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