Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,912,757.18, 1,195,830,983.16 and 324,660,274.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 797,912,757.18, 1,195,830,983.16 and 324,660,274.74 is: 486,568,001.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,912,757.18 : 1,195,830,983.16 = 324,660,274.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,912,757.18/1,195,830,983.16 = 324,660,274.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,912,757.18x = 1,195,830,983.16 × 324,660,274.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,912,757.18x = 388,238,815,535,329,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,238,815,535,329,984/797,912,757.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,568,001.38
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