Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,353,453.12, 978,699,540.96 and 243,412,680
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 652,353,453.12, 978,699,540.96 and 243,412,680 is: 365,182,213.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,353,453.12 : 978,699,540.96 = 243,412,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,353,453.12/978,699,540.96 = 243,412,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,353,453.12x = 978,699,540.96 × 243,412,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,353,453.12x = 238,227,878,179,843,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,227,878,179,843,392/652,353,453.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,182,213.78
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