Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,480,399, 599,220,598.50 and 112,266,063
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 399,480,399, 599,220,598.50 and 112,266,063 is: 168,399,094.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,480,399 : 599,220,598.50 = 112,266,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,480,399/599,220,598.50 = 112,266,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,480,399x = 599,220,598.50 × 112,266,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,480,399x = 67,272,137,462,098,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,272,137,462,098,704/399,480,399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,399,094.50
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