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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,311.32, 990,509.10 and 187,033.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,311.32, 990,509.10 and 187,033.18 is: 280,561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,311.32 : 990,509.10 = 187,033.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,311.32/990,509.10 = 187,033.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,311.32x = 990,509.10 × 187,033.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,311.32x = 185,258,066,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,258,066,791.94/660,311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,561.70

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