Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,051,825.92, 706,633,278.56 and 277,102,424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512,051,825.92, 706,633,278.56 and 277,102,424 is: 382,402,296.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,051,825.92 : 706,633,278.56 = 277,102,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,051,825.92/706,633,278.56 = 277,102,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,051,825.92x = 706,633,278.56 × 277,102,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,051,825.92x = 195,809,794,368,043,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,809,794,368,043,200/512,051,825.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,402,296.91
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