Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,031,682.38, 912,223,680 and 363,667,545.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 661,031,682.38, 912,223,680 and 363,667,545.23 is: 501,861,189.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,031,682.38 : 912,223,680 = 363,667,545.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,031,682.38/912,223,680 = 363,667,545.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,031,682.38x = 912,223,680 × 363,667,545.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,031,682.38x = 331,746,146,401,715,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,746,146,401,715,968/661,031,682.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,861,189.48
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