Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,034,306.26, 679,021,514.28 and 272,031,904.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 492,034,306.26, 679,021,514.28 and 272,031,904.02 is: 375,411,862.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,034,306.26 : 679,021,514.28 = 272,031,904.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,034,306.26/679,021,514.28 = 272,031,904.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,034,306.26x = 679,021,514.28 × 272,031,904.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,034,306.26x = 184,715,515,400,132,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,715,515,400,132,000/492,034,306.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,411,862.65
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