Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,244,694.16, 759,337,652.28 and 302,720,734
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 550,244,694.16, 759,337,652.28 and 302,720,734 is: 417,754,598.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,244,694.16 : 759,337,652.28 = 302,720,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,244,694.16/759,337,652.28 = 302,720,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,244,694.16x = 759,337,652.28 × 302,720,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,244,694.16x = 229,867,251,452,038,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,867,251,452,038,368/550,244,694.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,754,598.80
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