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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,678,082.90, 550,017,124.35 and 280,584,640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,678,082.90, 550,017,124.35 and 280,584,640.90 is: 420,876,961.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,678,082.90 : 550,017,124.35 = 280,584,640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,678,082.90/550,017,124.35 = 280,584,640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,678,082.90x = 550,017,124.35 × 280,584,640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,678,082.90x = 154,326,357,324,595,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,326,357,324,595,392/366,678,082.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,876,961.35

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