Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,986,382, 478,479,572.46 and 76,649,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 318,986,382, 478,479,572.46 and 76,649,286 is: 114,973,928.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,986,382 : 478,479,572.46 = 76,649,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,986,382/478,479,572.46 = 76,649,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,986,382x = 478,479,572.46 × 76,649,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,986,382x = 36,675,117,594,644,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,675,117,594,644,264/318,986,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,973,928.87
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