Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,415,006.88, 493,953,628.96 and 174,052,364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329,415,006.88, 493,953,628.96 and 174,052,364 is: 260,989,314.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,415,006.88 : 493,953,628.96 = 174,052,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,415,006.88/493,953,628.96 = 174,052,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,415,006.88x = 493,953,628.96 × 174,052,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,415,006.88x = 85,973,796,826,866,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,973,796,826,866,864/329,415,006.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,989,314.49
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