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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,502,186.55, 429,753,279.83 and 286,502,186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,502,186.55, 429,753,279.83 and 286,502,186.55 is: 429,753,279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,502,186.55 : 429,753,279.83 = 286,502,186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,502,186.55/429,753,279.83 = 286,502,186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,502,186.55x = 429,753,279.83 × 286,502,186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,502,186.55x = 123,125,254,346,896,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,125,254,346,896,496/286,502,186.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,753,279.83

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