Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,322,697.42, 639,424,755 and 262,415,311.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 463,322,697.42, 639,424,755 and 262,415,311.68 is: 362,155,463.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,322,697.42 : 639,424,755 = 262,415,311.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,322,697.42/639,424,755 = 262,415,311.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,322,697.42x = 639,424,755 × 262,415,311.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,322,697.42x = 167,794,846,379,232,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,794,846,379,232,640/463,322,697.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,155,463.81
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