Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,565,522.60, 692,923,189.50 and 278,231,209
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 462,565,522.60, 692,923,189.50 and 278,231,209 is: 416,790,373.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,565,522.60 : 692,923,189.50 = 278,231,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,565,522.60/692,923,189.50 = 278,231,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,565,522.60x = 692,923,189.50 × 278,231,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,565,522.60x = 192,792,856,758,721,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,792,856,758,721,120/462,565,522.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,790,373.12
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