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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,832,142.80, 427,248,214.20 and 265,721,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,832,142.80, 427,248,214.20 and 265,721,845.20 is: 398,582,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,832,142.80 : 427,248,214.20 = 265,721,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,832,142.80/427,248,214.20 = 265,721,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,832,142.80x = 427,248,214.20 × 265,721,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,832,142.80x = 113,529,183,835,628,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,529,183,835,628,832/284,832,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,582,767.80

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