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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,316,742.60, 420,475,113.90 and 280,316,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,316,742.60, 420,475,113.90 and 280,316,742.60 is: 420,475,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,316,742.60 : 420,475,113.90 = 280,316,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,316,742.60/420,475,113.90 = 280,316,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,316,742.60x = 420,475,113.90 × 280,316,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,316,742.60x = 117,866,214,272,811,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,866,214,272,811,984/280,316,742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,475,113.90

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