Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,923,265.20, 698,112,938 and 497,923,265.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497,923,265.20, 698,112,938 and 497,923,265.20 is: 698,112,938
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,923,265.20 : 698,112,938 = 497,923,265.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,923,265.20/698,112,938 = 497,923,265.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,923,265.20x = 698,112,938 × 497,923,265.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,923,265.20x = 347,606,673,567,325,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,606,673,567,325,120/497,923,265.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,112,938
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