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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,131.40, 990,197.10 and 280,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,131.40, 990,197.10 and 280,954.20 is: 421,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,131.40 : 990,197.10 = 280,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,131.40/990,197.10 = 280,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,131.40x = 990,197.10 × 280,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,131.40x = 278,200,034,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,200,034,072.82/660,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,431.30

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