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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,303,325.10, 420,454,987.65 and 280,303,325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,303,325.10, 420,454,987.65 and 280,303,325.10 is: 420,454,987.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,303,325.10 : 420,454,987.65 = 280,303,325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,303,325.10/420,454,987.65 = 280,303,325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,303,325.10x = 420,454,987.65 × 280,303,325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,303,325.10x = 117,854,931,093,174,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,854,931,093,174,432/280,303,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,454,987.65

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