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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,965,998.65, 428,948,997.98 and 285,965,998.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,965,998.65, 428,948,997.98 and 285,965,998.65 is: 428,948,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,965,998.65 : 428,948,997.98 = 285,965,998.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,965,998.65/428,948,997.98 = 285,965,998.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,965,998.65x = 428,948,997.98 × 285,965,998.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,965,998.65x = 122,664,828,575,837,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,664,828,575,837,696/285,965,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,948,997.98

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