Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,565,521.60, 692,923,188 and 278,231,208
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 462,565,521.60, 692,923,188 and 278,231,208 is: 416,790,371.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,565,521.60 : 692,923,188 = 278,231,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,565,521.60/692,923,188 = 278,231,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,565,521.60x = 692,923,188 × 278,231,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,565,521.60x = 192,792,855,648,451,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,792,855,648,451,104/462,565,521.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,790,371.62
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