Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,543,140.57, 617,527,546.84 and 249,299,701.91
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 447,543,140.57, 617,527,546.84 and 249,299,701.91 is: 343,987,918.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,543,140.57 : 617,527,546.84 = 249,299,701.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,543,140.57/617,527,546.84 = 249,299,701.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,543,140.57x = 617,527,546.84 × 249,299,701.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,543,140.57x = 153,949,433,348,425,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,949,433,348,425,568/447,543,140.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,987,918.47
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