Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,521,768.44, 848,117,508.18 and 403,006,479
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,521,768.44, 848,117,508.18 and 403,006,479 is: 556,199,744.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,521,768.44 : 848,117,508.18 = 403,006,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,521,768.44/848,117,508.18 = 403,006,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,521,768.44x = 848,117,508.18 × 403,006,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,521,768.44x = 341,796,850,749,875,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,796,850,749,875,456/614,521,768.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,199,744.75
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