Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,347,844.84, 664,883,126.94 and 398,052,428.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 481,347,844.84, 664,883,126.94 and 398,052,428.68 is: 549,827,627.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,347,844.84 : 664,883,126.94 = 398,052,428.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,347,844.84/664,883,126.94 = 398,052,428.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,347,844.84x = 664,883,126.94 × 398,052,428.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,347,844.84x = 264,658,343,466,819,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,658,343,466,819,776/481,347,844.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,827,627.37
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