Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,042,917.98, 785,852,472.87 and 512,562,887.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527,042,917.98, 785,852,472.87 and 512,562,887.55 is: 764,261,882.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,042,917.98 : 785,852,472.87 = 512,562,887.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,042,917.98/785,852,472.87 = 512,562,887.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,042,917.98x = 785,852,472.87 × 512,562,887.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,042,917.98x = 402,798,812,682,555,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,798,812,682,555,264/527,042,917.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,261,882.55
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