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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,422,200.40, 420,633,300.60 and 232,646,456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,422,200.40, 420,633,300.60 and 232,646,456.40 is: 348,969,684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,422,200.40 : 420,633,300.60 = 232,646,456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,422,200.40/420,633,300.60 = 232,646,456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,422,200.40x = 420,633,300.60 × 232,646,456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,422,200.40x = 97,858,846,828,426,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,858,846,828,426,000/280,422,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,969,684.60

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