Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,900,295.88, 702,080,460 and 294,279,282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 508,900,295.88, 702,080,460 and 294,279,282 is: 405,988,629.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,900,295.88 : 702,080,460 = 294,279,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,900,295.88/702,080,460 = 294,279,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,900,295.88x = 702,080,460 × 294,279,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,900,295.88x = 206,607,733,675,029,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,607,733,675,029,728/508,900,295.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,988,629.50
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