Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,691,854.36, 627,331,521.18 and 278,295,955.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 454,691,854.36, 627,331,521.18 and 278,295,955.48 is: 383,960,749.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,691,854.36 : 627,331,521.18 = 278,295,955.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,691,854.36/627,331,521.18 = 278,295,955.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,691,854.36x = 627,331,521.18 × 278,295,955.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,691,854.36x = 174,583,825,089,509,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,583,825,089,509,952/454,691,854.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,960,749.28
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