Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,495,367.38, 555,445,488 and 228,664,649.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 402,495,367.38, 555,445,488 and 228,664,649.94 is: 315,558,285.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,495,367.38 : 555,445,488 = 228,664,649.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,495,367.38/555,445,488 = 228,664,649.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,495,367.38x = 555,445,488 × 228,664,649.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,495,367.38x = 127,010,748,074,272,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,010,748,074,272,464/402,495,367.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,558,285.56
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