Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,973,710.40, 899,403,928 and 640,973,710.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 640,973,710.40, 899,403,928 and 640,973,710.40 is: 899,403,928
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,973,710.40 : 899,403,928 = 640,973,710.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,973,710.40/899,403,928 = 640,973,710.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,973,710.40x = 899,403,928 × 640,973,710.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,973,710.40x = 576,494,272,878,494,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,494,272,878,494,464/640,973,710.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,403,928
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