Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,456,792, 692,010,369.72 and 281,440,218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501,456,792, 692,010,369.72 and 281,440,218 is: 388,387,499.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,456,792 : 692,010,369.72 = 281,440,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,456,792/692,010,369.72 = 281,440,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,456,792x = 692,010,369.72 × 281,440,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,456,792x = 194,759,549,312,257,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,759,549,312,257,408/501,456,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,387,499.02
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