Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,541,827.82, 1,281,102,584 and 590,465,481.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 855,541,827.82, 1,281,102,584 and 590,465,481.99 is: 884,172,848.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,541,827.82 : 1,281,102,584 = 590,465,481.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,541,827.82/1,281,102,584 = 590,465,481.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,541,827.82x = 1,281,102,584 × 590,465,481.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,541,827.82x = 756,446,854,733,788,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,446,854,733,788,928/855,541,827.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,172,848.29
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