Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,996,850.40, 724,436,324 and 515,996,850.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 515,996,850.40, 724,436,324 and 515,996,850.40 is: 724,436,324
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,996,850.40 : 724,436,324 = 515,996,850.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,996,850.40/724,436,324 = 515,996,850.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,996,850.40x = 724,436,324 × 515,996,850.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,996,850.40x = 373,806,861,499,353,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,806,861,499,353,920/515,996,850.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,436,324
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