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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,873,402.80, 638,810,104.20 and 280,471,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,873,402.80, 638,810,104.20 and 280,471,145.20 is: 420,706,717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,873,402.80 : 638,810,104.20 = 280,471,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,873,402.80/638,810,104.20 = 280,471,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,873,402.80x = 638,810,104.20 × 280,471,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,873,402.80x = 179,167,801,490,305,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,167,801,490,305,344/425,873,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,706,717.80

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