Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,959,152, 1,435,438,726.38 and 229,947,864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 956,959,152, 1,435,438,726.38 and 229,947,864 is: 344,921,795.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,959,152 : 1,435,438,726.38 = 229,947,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,959,152/1,435,438,726.38 = 229,947,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,959,152x = 1,435,438,726.38 × 229,947,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,959,152x = 330,076,069,033,961,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,076,069,033,961,472/956,959,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,921,795.61
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