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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,736,003.20, 422,604,004.80 and 281,736,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,736,003.20, 422,604,004.80 and 281,736,003.20 is: 422,604,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,736,003.20 : 422,604,004.80 = 281,736,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,736,003.20/422,604,004.80 = 281,736,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,736,003.20x = 422,604,004.80 × 281,736,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,736,003.20x = 119,062,763,248,665,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,062,763,248,665,616/281,736,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,604,004.80

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