Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,584,336.80, 1,204,602,744.96 and 542,665,764
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 872,584,336.80, 1,204,602,744.96 and 542,665,764 is: 749,150,129.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
872,584,336.80 : 1,204,602,744.96 = 542,665,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
872,584,336.80/1,204,602,744.96 = 542,665,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
872,584,336.80x = 1,204,602,744.96 × 542,665,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
872,584,336.80x = 653,696,668,910,215,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,696,668,910,215,552/872,584,336.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,150,129.50
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