Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,209,352.68, 1,488,314,028.54 and 370,473,139
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 992,209,352.68, 1,488,314,028.54 and 370,473,139 is: 555,709,708.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
992,209,352.68 : 1,488,314,028.54 = 370,473,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
992,209,352.68/1,488,314,028.54 = 370,473,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
992,209,352.68x = 1,488,314,028.54 × 370,473,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
992,209,352.68x = 551,380,369,970,949,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,380,369,970,949,376/992,209,352.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,709,708.32
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