Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,957,307.28, 1,476,957,199.20 and 570,242,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 983,957,307.28, 1,476,957,199.20 and 570,242,446 is: 855,955,517.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,957,307.28 : 1,476,957,199.20 = 570,242,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,957,307.28/1,476,957,199.20 = 570,242,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,957,307.28x = 1,476,957,199.20 × 570,242,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,957,307.28x = 842,223,685,909,117,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 842,223,685,909,117,312/983,957,307.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,955,517.25
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