Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,640,986.80, 590,488,058 and 422,640,986.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 422,640,986.80, 590,488,058 and 422,640,986.80 is: 590,488,058
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,640,986.80 : 590,488,058 = 422,640,986.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,640,986.80/590,488,058 = 422,640,986.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,640,986.80x = 590,488,058 × 422,640,986.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,640,986.80x = 249,564,455,526,735,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,564,455,526,735,648/422,640,986.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,488,058
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