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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,902,456.80, 421,353,685.20 and 246,890,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,902,456.80, 421,353,685.20 and 246,890,232.80 is: 370,335,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,902,456.80 : 421,353,685.20 = 246,890,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,902,456.80/421,353,685.20 = 246,890,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,902,456.80x = 421,353,685.20 × 246,890,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,902,456.80x = 104,028,109,430,165,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,028,109,430,165,920/280,902,456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,335,349.20

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