Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,722,893.20, 803,068,499.40 and 361,777,178
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581,722,893.20, 803,068,499.40 and 361,777,178 is: 499,433,422.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,722,893.20 : 803,068,499.40 = 361,777,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,722,893.20/803,068,499.40 = 361,777,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,722,893.20x = 803,068,499.40 × 361,777,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,722,893.20x = 290,531,855,453,626,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,531,855,453,626,688/581,722,893.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,433,422.42
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