Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,599,167.44, 586,127,643.24 and 285,450,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 424,599,167.44, 586,127,643.24 and 285,450,634 is: 394,043,418.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,599,167.44 : 586,127,643.24 = 285,450,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,599,167.44/586,127,643.24 = 285,450,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,599,167.44x = 586,127,643.24 × 285,450,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,599,167.44x = 167,310,507,367,783,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,310,507,367,783,808/424,599,167.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,043,418.35
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