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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,256,375.20, 426,384,562.80 and 284,256,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,256,375.20, 426,384,562.80 and 284,256,375.20 is: 426,384,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,256,375.20 : 426,384,562.80 = 284,256,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,256,375.20/426,384,562.80 = 284,256,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,256,375.20x = 426,384,562.80 × 284,256,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,256,375.20x = 121,202,530,262,764,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,202,530,262,764,768/284,256,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,384,562.80

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