Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,340,985.60, 585,241,200 and 250,332,768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 424,340,985.60, 585,241,200 and 250,332,768 is: 345,253,120.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,340,985.60 : 585,241,200 = 250,332,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,340,985.60/585,241,200 = 250,332,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,340,985.60x = 585,241,200 × 250,332,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,340,985.60x = 146,505,049,543,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,505,049,543,641,600/424,340,985.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,253,120.76
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