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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,827,409.20, 420,485,286.60 and 280,827,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,827,409.20, 420,485,286.60 and 280,827,409.20 is: 420,485,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,827,409.20 : 420,485,286.60 = 280,827,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,827,409.20/420,485,286.60 = 280,827,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,827,409.20x = 420,485,286.60 × 280,827,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,827,409.20x = 118,083,793,642,597,472
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,083,793,642,597,472/280,827,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,485,286.60

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