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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,154, 990,358.26 and 281,067.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,154, 990,358.26 and 281,067.70 is: 421,655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,154 : 990,358.26 = 281,067.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,154/990,358.26 = 281,067.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,154x = 990,358.26 × 281,067.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,154x = 278,357,718,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,357,718,314.20/660,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,655.73

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