Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,638,040, 1,176,644,038.14 and 461,497,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 852,638,040, 1,176,644,038.14 and 461,497,464 is: 636,868,417.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,638,040 : 1,176,644,038.14 = 461,497,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,638,040/1,176,644,038.14 = 461,497,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,638,040x = 1,176,644,038.14 × 461,497,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,638,040x = 543,018,239,632,329,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,018,239,632,329,344/852,638,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,868,417.97
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