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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,048,813.60, 420,073,220.40 and 280,048,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,048,813.60, 420,073,220.40 and 280,048,813.60 is: 420,073,220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,048,813.60 : 420,073,220.40 = 280,048,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,048,813.60/420,073,220.40 = 280,048,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,048,813.60x = 420,073,220.40 × 280,048,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,048,813.60x = 117,641,006,998,151,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,641,006,998,151,328/280,048,813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,073,220.40

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