Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,974,908.34, 889,457,884.02 and 178,449,945
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 592,974,908.34, 889,457,884.02 and 178,449,945 is: 267,673,569.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,974,908.34 : 889,457,884.02 = 178,449,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,974,908.34/889,457,884.02 = 178,449,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,974,908.34x = 889,457,884.02 × 178,449,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,974,908.34x = 158,723,710,483,185,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,723,710,483,185,376/592,974,908.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,673,569.74
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