Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,541,710.80, 686,403,895.30 and 239,290,308.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 457,541,710.80, 686,403,895.30 and 239,290,308.24 is: 358,983,226.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,541,710.80 : 686,403,895.30 = 239,290,308.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,541,710.80/686,403,895.30 = 239,290,308.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,541,710.80x = 686,403,895.30 × 239,290,308.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,541,710.80x = 164,249,799,683,473,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,249,799,683,473,696/457,541,710.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,983,226.68
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