Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,962,879.88, 1,183,914,184.50 and 440,194,278.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 789,962,879.88, 1,183,914,184.50 and 440,194,278.60 is: 659,717,391.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789,962,879.88 : 1,183,914,184.50 = 440,194,278.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789,962,879.88/1,183,914,184.50 = 440,194,278.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789,962,879.88x = 1,183,914,184.50 × 440,194,278.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789,962,879.88x = 521,152,250,370,284,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,152,250,370,284,800/789,962,879.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,717,391.34
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