Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,688,039.20, 1,259,861,948 and 898,688,039.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 898,688,039.20, 1,259,861,948 and 898,688,039.20 is: 1,259,861,948
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,688,039.20 : 1,259,861,948 = 898,688,039.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,688,039.20/1,259,861,948 = 898,688,039.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,688,039.20x = 1,259,861,948 × 898,688,039.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,688,039.20x = 1,132,222,863,710,812,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,132,222,863,710,812,416/898,688,039.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259,861,948
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