Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,504,471, 1,068,816,191.58 and 426,823,959
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 774,504,471, 1,068,816,191.58 and 426,823,959 is: 589,017,075.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,504,471 : 1,068,816,191.58 = 426,823,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,504,471/1,068,816,191.58 = 426,823,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,504,471x = 1,068,816,191.58 × 426,823,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,504,471x = 456,196,358,333,478,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,196,358,333,478,080/774,504,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,017,075.32
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