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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,756,543.80, 421,134,815.70 and 280,756,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,756,543.80, 421,134,815.70 and 280,756,543.80 is: 421,134,815.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,756,543.80 : 421,134,815.70 = 280,756,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,756,543.80/421,134,815.70 = 280,756,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,756,543.80x = 421,134,815.70 × 280,756,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,756,543.80x = 118,236,355,329,781,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,236,355,329,781,984/280,756,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,134,815.70

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