Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,098,831.20, 736,648,246.80 and 296,910,289.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 491,098,831.20, 736,648,246.80 and 296,910,289.80 is: 445,365,434.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,098,831.20 : 736,648,246.80 = 296,910,289.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,098,831.20/736,648,246.80 = 296,910,289.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,098,831.20x = 736,648,246.80 × 296,910,289.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,098,831.20x = 218,718,444,438,049,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,718,444,438,049,920/491,098,831.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,365,434.70
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