Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,868,929.06, 746,416,017.99 and 305,914,992
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540,868,929.06, 746,416,017.99 and 305,914,992 is: 422,172,245.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,868,929.06 : 746,416,017.99 = 305,914,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,868,929.06/746,416,017.99 = 305,914,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,868,929.06x = 746,416,017.99 × 305,914,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,868,929.06x = 228,339,850,172,082,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,339,850,172,082,720/540,868,929.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,172,245.26
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