Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,971,686.62, 1,432,457,408.43 and 264,878,936.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 954,971,686.62, 1,432,457,408.43 and 264,878,936.82 is: 397,318,371.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,971,686.62 : 1,432,457,408.43 = 264,878,936.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,971,686.62/1,432,457,408.43 = 264,878,936.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,971,686.62x = 1,432,457,408.43 × 264,878,936.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,971,686.62x = 379,427,795,384,870,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,427,795,384,870,912/954,971,686.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,318,371.53
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