Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,300,829, 699,484,835.82 and 179,086,493
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 466,300,829, 699,484,835.82 and 179,086,493 is: 268,642,640.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,300,829 : 699,484,835.82 = 179,086,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,300,829/699,484,835.82 = 179,086,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,300,829x = 699,484,835.82 × 179,086,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,300,829x = 125,268,286,153,684,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,268,286,153,684,592/466,300,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,642,640.89
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