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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,264,261.10, 442,896,391.65 and 280,483,640.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,264,261.10, 442,896,391.65 and 280,483,640.30 is: 420,725,460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,264,261.10 : 442,896,391.65 = 280,483,640.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,264,261.10/442,896,391.65 = 280,483,640.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,264,261.10x = 442,896,391.65 × 280,483,640.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,264,261.10x = 124,225,192,205,726,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,225,192,205,726,528/295,264,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,725,460.45

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