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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,902,979.30, 1,340,911,146.27 and 280,511,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,902,979.30, 1,340,911,146.27 and 280,511,415.14 is: 420,784,908.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,902,979.30 : 1,340,911,146.27 = 280,511,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,902,979.30/1,340,911,146.27 = 280,511,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,902,979.30x = 1,340,911,146.27 × 280,511,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,902,979.30x = 376,140,883,217,197,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,140,883,217,197,184/893,902,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,784,908.35

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