Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,319,333.88, 881,330,954.88 and 458,318,237
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588,319,333.88, 881,330,954.88 and 458,318,237 is: 686,582,993.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,319,333.88 : 881,330,954.88 = 458,318,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,319,333.88/881,330,954.88 = 458,318,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,319,333.88x = 881,330,954.88 × 458,318,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,319,333.88x = 403,930,049,454,128,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,930,049,454,128,128/588,319,333.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,582,993.61
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