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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,060,032.60, 420,090,048.90 and 280,060,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,060,032.60, 420,090,048.90 and 280,060,032.60 is: 420,090,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,060,032.60 : 420,090,048.90 = 280,060,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,060,032.60/420,090,048.90 = 280,060,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,060,032.60x = 420,090,048.90 × 280,060,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,060,032.60x = 117,650,432,789,869,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,650,432,789,869,600/280,060,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,090,048.90

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