Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,638,246.36, 699,862,355.92 and 171,431,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 466,638,246.36, 699,862,355.92 and 171,431,904 is: 257,112,950.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,638,246.36 : 699,862,355.92 = 171,431,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,638,246.36/699,862,355.92 = 171,431,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,638,246.36x = 699,862,355.92 × 171,431,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,638,246.36x = 119,978,736,213,291,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,978,736,213,291,264/466,638,246.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,112,950.23
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