Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,866,778.40, 725,565,774 and 340,004,146
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 525,866,778.40, 725,565,774 and 340,004,146 is: 469,121,422.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,866,778.40 : 725,565,774 = 340,004,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,866,778.40/725,565,774 = 340,004,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,866,778.40x = 725,565,774 × 340,004,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,866,778.40x = 246,695,371,355,699,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,695,371,355,699,008/525,866,778.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,121,422.93
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