Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,586,030.08, 946,398,258.56 and 462,869,428
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685,586,030.08, 946,398,258.56 and 462,869,428 is: 638,955,289.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,586,030.08 : 946,398,258.56 = 462,869,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,586,030.08/946,398,258.56 = 462,869,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,586,030.08x = 946,398,258.56 × 462,869,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,586,030.08x = 438,058,820,599,863,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,058,820,599,863,296/685,586,030.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,955,289.90
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