Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,803,568.62, 1,327,176,950.07 and 538,440,412.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 961,803,568.62, 1,327,176,950.07 and 538,440,412.58 is: 742,985,083.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961,803,568.62 : 1,327,176,950.07 = 538,440,412.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961,803,568.62/1,327,176,950.07 = 538,440,412.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961,803,568.62x = 1,327,176,950.07 × 538,440,412.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961,803,568.62x = 714,605,704,562,356,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,605,704,562,356,864/961,803,568.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,985,083.31
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