Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,532,991.04, 480,807,768 and 87,365,620.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 320,532,991.04, 480,807,768 and 87,365,620.16 is: 131,050,687.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,532,991.04 : 480,807,768 = 87,365,620.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,532,991.04/480,807,768 = 87,365,620.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,532,991.04x = 480,807,768 × 87,365,620.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,532,991.04x = 42,006,068,829,065,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,006,068,829,065,400/320,532,991.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,050,687.46
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