Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,276,495.73, 679,550,739.29 and 306,729,184.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 492,276,495.73, 679,550,739.29 and 306,729,184.99 is: 423,416,608.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,276,495.73 : 679,550,739.29 = 306,729,184.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,276,495.73/679,550,739.29 = 306,729,184.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,276,495.73x = 679,550,739.29 × 306,729,184.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,276,495.73x = 208,438,044,421,773,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,438,044,421,773,664/492,276,495.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,416,608.82
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