Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,319,423.60, 881,331,088.56 and 458,318,326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588,319,423.60, 881,331,088.56 and 458,318,326 is: 686,583,126.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,319,423.60 : 881,331,088.56 = 458,318,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,319,423.60/881,331,088.56 = 458,318,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,319,423.60x = 881,331,088.56 × 458,318,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,319,423.60x = 403,930,189,160,576,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,930,189,160,576,896/588,319,423.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,583,126.37
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