Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,557,693.04, 1,284,833,959.08 and 243,142,438
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 856,557,693.04, 1,284,833,959.08 and 243,142,438 is: 364,712,924.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856,557,693.04 : 1,284,833,959.08 = 243,142,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856,557,693.04/1,284,833,959.08 = 243,142,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856,557,693.04x = 1,284,833,959.08 × 243,142,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856,557,693.04x = 312,397,661,235,903,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,397,661,235,903,424/856,557,693.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,712,924.51
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