Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,531,982.08, 1,436,553,852 and 344,121,522.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 957,531,982.08, 1,436,553,852 and 344,121,522.24 is: 516,274,242.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,531,982.08 : 1,436,553,852 = 344,121,522.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,531,982.08/1,436,553,852 = 344,121,522.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,531,982.08x = 1,436,553,852 × 344,121,522.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,531,982.08x = 494,349,098,329,975,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,349,098,329,975,680/957,531,982.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,274,242.09
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