Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,824,629.76, 884,355,378.03 and 362,407,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 640,824,629.76, 884,355,378.03 and 362,407,788 is: 500,132,581.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,824,629.76 : 884,355,378.03 = 362,407,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,824,629.76/884,355,378.03 = 362,407,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,824,629.76x = 884,355,378.03 × 362,407,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,824,629.76x = 320,497,276,357,756,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,497,276,357,756,096/640,824,629.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,132,581.48
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