Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,017,804, 1,279,526,706 and 206,785,548
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 853,017,804, 1,279,526,706 and 206,785,548 is: 310,178,322
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853,017,804 : 1,279,526,706 = 206,785,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853,017,804/1,279,526,706 = 206,785,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853,017,804x = 1,279,526,706 × 206,785,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853,017,804x = 264,587,631,080,844,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,587,631,080,844,896/853,017,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,178,322
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