Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,924,023.20, 447,702,956 and 318,924,023.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 318,924,023.20, 447,702,956 and 318,924,023.20 is: 447,702,956
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,924,023.20 : 447,702,956 = 318,924,023.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,924,023.20/447,702,956 = 318,924,023.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,924,023.20x = 447,702,956 × 318,924,023.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,924,023.20x = 142,783,227,926,052,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,783,227,926,052,576/318,924,023.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,702,956
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