Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,178,840.40, 560,502,464 and 401,178,840.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 401,178,840.40, 560,502,464 and 401,178,840.40 is: 560,502,464
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,178,840.40 : 560,502,464 = 401,178,840.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,178,840.40/560,502,464 = 401,178,840.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,178,840.40x = 560,502,464 × 401,178,840.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,178,840.40x = 224,861,728,548,862,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,861,728,548,862,720/401,178,840.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,502,464
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