Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,888,512, 1,144,503,354 and 278,214,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 762,888,512, 1,144,503,354 and 278,214,320 is: 417,383,690.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,888,512 : 1,144,503,354 = 278,214,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,888,512/1,144,503,354 = 278,214,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,888,512x = 1,144,503,354 × 278,214,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,888,512x = 318,417,222,370,829,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,417,222,370,829,312/762,888,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,383,690.23
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