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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,967,383.20, 727,451,074.80 and 280,390,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,967,383.20, 727,451,074.80 and 280,390,154.40 is: 420,585,231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,967,383.20 : 727,451,074.80 = 280,390,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,967,383.20/727,451,074.80 = 280,390,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,967,383.20x = 727,451,074.80 × 280,390,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,967,383.20x = 203,970,119,181,617,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,970,119,181,617,920/484,967,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,585,231.60

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