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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,243,364.10, 420,365,046.15 and 280,243,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,243,364.10, 420,365,046.15 and 280,243,364.10 is: 420,365,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,243,364.10 : 420,365,046.15 = 280,243,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,243,364.10/420,365,046.15 = 280,243,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,243,364.10x = 420,365,046.15 × 280,243,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,243,364.10x = 117,804,514,683,127,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,804,514,683,127,760/280,243,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,365,046.15

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