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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,962,024.40, 420,876,166.20 and 280,962,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,962,024.40, 420,876,166.20 and 280,962,024.40 is: 420,876,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,962,024.40 : 420,876,166.20 = 280,962,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,962,024.40/420,876,166.20 = 280,962,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,962,024.40x = 420,876,166.20 × 280,962,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,962,024.40x = 118,250,219,677,262,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,250,219,677,262,848/280,962,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,876,166.20

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