Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,265,089.84, 734,024,655.72 and 182,559,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 489,265,089.84, 734,024,655.72 and 182,559,510 is: 273,886,660.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,265,089.84 : 734,024,655.72 = 182,559,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,265,089.84/734,024,655.72 = 182,559,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,265,089.84x = 734,024,655.72 × 182,559,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,265,089.84x = 134,003,181,476,161,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,003,181,476,161,904/489,265,089.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,886,660.34
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