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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,520,001.60, 423,780,002.40 and 266,647,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,520,001.60, 423,780,002.40 and 266,647,630.40 is: 399,971,445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,520,001.60 : 423,780,002.40 = 266,647,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,520,001.60/423,780,002.40 = 266,647,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,520,001.60x = 423,780,002.40 × 266,647,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,520,001.60x = 112,999,933,450,866,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,999,933,450,866,304/282,520,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,971,445.60

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