Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,122,510.32, 740,930,443.44 and 261,078,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 494,122,510.32, 740,930,443.44 and 261,078,546 is: 391,483,971.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,122,510.32 : 740,930,443.44 = 261,078,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,122,510.32/740,930,443.44 = 261,078,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,122,510.32x = 740,930,443.44 × 261,078,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,122,510.32x = 193,441,042,860,450,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,441,042,860,450,464/494,122,510.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,483,971.73
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