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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,176,871.70, 426,265,307.55 and 284,176,871.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,176,871.70, 426,265,307.55 and 284,176,871.70 is: 426,265,307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,176,871.70 : 426,265,307.55 = 284,176,871.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,176,871.70/426,265,307.55 = 284,176,871.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,176,871.70x = 426,265,307.55 × 284,176,871.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,176,871.70x = 121,134,741,613,797,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,134,741,613,797,392/284,176,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,265,307.55

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