Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,292,168.40, 602,301,372.48 and 271,332,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 436,292,168.40, 602,301,372.48 and 271,332,882 is: 374,575,064.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,292,168.40 : 602,301,372.48 = 271,332,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,292,168.40/602,301,372.48 = 271,332,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,292,168.40x = 602,301,372.48 × 271,332,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,292,168.40x = 163,424,167,227,553,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,424,167,227,553,888/436,292,168.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,575,064.75
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