Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,172,609.28, 912,258,897.78 and 280,551,190
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 608,172,609.28, 912,258,897.78 and 280,551,190 is: 420,826,777.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,172,609.28 : 912,258,897.78 = 280,551,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,172,609.28/912,258,897.78 = 280,551,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,172,609.28x = 912,258,897.78 × 280,551,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,172,609.28x = 255,935,319,360,267,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,935,319,360,267,360/608,172,609.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,826,777.55
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