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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,174,671.60, 420,262,007.40 and 264,302,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,174,671.60, 420,262,007.40 and 264,302,300.40 is: 396,453,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,174,671.60 : 420,262,007.40 = 264,302,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,174,671.60/420,262,007.40 = 264,302,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,174,671.60x = 420,262,007.40 × 264,302,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,174,671.60x = 111,076,215,326,541,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,076,215,326,541,824/280,174,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,453,450.60

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