Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,511,966.60, 1,288,193,102.70 and 490,329,641.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 858,511,966.60, 1,288,193,102.70 and 490,329,641.80 is: 735,737,284.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
858,511,966.60 : 1,288,193,102.70 = 490,329,641.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
858,511,966.60/1,288,193,102.70 = 490,329,641.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
858,511,966.60x = 1,288,193,102.70 × 490,329,641.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
858,511,966.60x = 631,639,262,616,121,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,639,262,616,121,600/858,511,966.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,737,284.03
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