Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,734,860.40, 943,102,290.60 and 284,361,092.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628,734,860.40, 943,102,290.60 and 284,361,092.40 is: 426,541,638.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,734,860.40 : 943,102,290.60 = 284,361,092.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,734,860.40/943,102,290.60 = 284,361,092.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,734,860.40x = 943,102,290.60 × 284,361,092.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,734,860.40x = 268,181,597,599,958,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,181,597,599,958,240/628,734,860.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,541,638.60
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