Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,281,973.60, 1,180,976,116 and 845,281,973.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 845,281,973.60, 1,180,976,116 and 845,281,973.60 is: 1,180,976,116
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
845,281,973.60 : 1,180,976,116 = 845,281,973.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
845,281,973.60/1,180,976,116 = 845,281,973.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
845,281,973.60x = 1,180,976,116 × 845,281,973.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
845,281,973.60x = 998,257,822,106,942,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,257,822,106,942,592/845,281,973.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,976,116
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