Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,966,367.40, 1,033,651,384.74 and 431,437,587
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748,966,367.40, 1,033,651,384.74 and 431,437,587 is: 595,428,684.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,966,367.40 : 1,033,651,384.74 = 431,437,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,966,367.40/1,033,651,384.74 = 431,437,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,966,367.40x = 1,033,651,384.74 × 431,437,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,966,367.40x = 445,956,059,231,434,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,956,059,231,434,240/748,966,367.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,428,684.97
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