Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,188,362.48, 957,381,520 and 269,724,866
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 638,188,362.48, 957,381,520 and 269,724,866 is: 404,629,130.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,188,362.48 : 957,381,520 = 269,724,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,188,362.48/957,381,520 = 269,724,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,188,362.48x = 957,381,520 × 269,724,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,188,362.48x = 258,229,602,192,876,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,229,602,192,876,320/638,188,362.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,629,130.48
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