Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,236,437.20, 1,011,051,990 and 720,236,437.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 720,236,437.20, 1,011,051,990 and 720,236,437.20 is: 1,011,051,990
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,236,437.20 : 1,011,051,990 = 720,236,437.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,236,437.20/1,011,051,990 = 720,236,437.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,236,437.20x = 1,011,051,990 × 720,236,437.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,236,437.20x = 728,196,483,101,570,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,196,483,101,570,048/720,236,437.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,051,990
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