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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,482,815.40, 420,724,223.10 and 280,482,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,482,815.40, 420,724,223.10 and 280,482,815.40 is: 420,724,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,482,815.40 : 420,724,223.10 = 280,482,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,482,815.40/420,724,223.10 = 280,482,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,482,815.40x = 420,724,223.10 × 280,482,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,482,815.40x = 118,005,914,602,065,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,005,914,602,065,712/280,482,815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,724,223.10

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