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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,293,628.60, 420,440,442.90 and 280,293,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,293,628.60, 420,440,442.90 and 280,293,628.60 is: 420,440,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,293,628.60 : 420,440,442.90 = 280,293,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,293,628.60/420,440,442.90 = 280,293,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,293,628.60x = 420,440,442.90 × 280,293,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,293,628.60x = 117,846,777,350,632,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,846,777,350,632,112/280,293,628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,440,442.90

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