Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,298,217.28, 1,096,953,756 and 186,040,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 731,298,217.28, 1,096,953,756 and 186,040,328 is: 279,062,127.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,298,217.28 : 1,096,953,756 = 186,040,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,298,217.28/1,096,953,756 = 186,040,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,298,217.28x = 1,096,953,756 × 186,040,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,298,217.28x = 204,077,636,567,071,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,077,636,567,071,968/731,298,217.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,062,127.80
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