Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,184,052.24, 697,153,986 and 273,397,044.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505,184,052.24, 697,153,986 and 273,397,044.24 is: 377,287,917.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,184,052.24 : 697,153,986 = 273,397,044.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,184,052.24/697,153,986 = 273,397,044.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,184,052.24x = 697,153,986 × 273,397,044.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,184,052.24x = 190,599,839,152,534,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,599,839,152,534,336/505,184,052.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,287,917.75
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