Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,785,965.60, 437,216,988 and 311,785,965.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 311,785,965.60, 437,216,988 and 311,785,965.60 is: 437,216,988
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,785,965.60 : 437,216,988 = 311,785,965.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,785,965.60/437,216,988 = 311,785,965.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,785,965.60x = 437,216,988 × 311,785,965.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,785,965.60x = 136,318,120,780,303,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,318,120,780,303,616/311,785,965.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,216,988
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