Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,526,718.80, 597,943,622 and 426,526,718.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 426,526,718.80, 597,943,622 and 426,526,718.80 is: 597,943,622
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,526,718.80 : 597,943,622 = 426,526,718.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,526,718.80/597,943,622 = 426,526,718.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,526,718.80x = 597,943,622 × 426,526,718.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,526,718.80x = 255,038,931,119,047,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,038,931,119,047,488/426,526,718.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,943,622
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