Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,303,961.40, 680,704,542.84 and 273,232,275
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 493,303,961.40, 680,704,542.84 and 273,232,275 is: 377,030,118.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,303,961.40 : 680,704,542.84 = 273,232,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,303,961.40/680,704,542.84 = 273,232,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,303,961.40x = 680,704,542.84 × 273,232,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,303,961.40x = 185,990,450,843,008,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,990,450,843,008,160/493,303,961.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,030,118.13
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