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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,878,302.80, 638,817,454.20 and 280,476,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,878,302.80, 638,817,454.20 and 280,476,045.20 is: 420,714,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,878,302.80 : 638,817,454.20 = 280,476,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,878,302.80/638,817,454.20 = 280,476,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,878,302.80x = 638,817,454.20 × 280,476,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,878,302.80x = 179,172,993,158,748,128
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,172,993,158,748,128/425,878,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,714,067.80

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