Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,904,038.80, 699,832,382 and 500,904,038.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500,904,038.80, 699,832,382 and 500,904,038.80 is: 699,832,382
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,904,038.80 : 699,832,382 = 500,904,038.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,904,038.80/699,832,382 = 500,904,038.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,904,038.80x = 699,832,382 × 500,904,038.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,904,038.80x = 350,548,866,626,824,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,548,866,626,824,448/500,904,038.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,832,382
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