Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,379,498.90, 871,717,994 and 231,679,365.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581,379,498.90, 871,717,994 and 231,679,365.30 is: 347,379,073.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,379,498.90 : 871,717,994 = 231,679,365.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,379,498.90/871,717,994 = 231,679,365.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,379,498.90x = 871,717,994 × 231,679,365.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,379,498.90x = 201,959,071,570,509,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,959,071,570,509,216/581,379,498.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,379,073.31
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