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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,511,858.20, 726,767,787.30 and 280,438,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,511,858.20, 726,767,787.30 and 280,438,514.20 is: 420,657,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,511,858.20 : 726,767,787.30 = 280,438,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,511,858.20/726,767,787.30 = 280,438,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,511,858.20x = 726,767,787.30 × 280,438,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,511,858.20x = 203,813,678,438,833,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,813,678,438,833,600/484,511,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,657,771.30

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