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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,442.40, 990,663.60 and 187,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,442.40, 990,663.60 and 187,121.60 is: 280,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,442.40 : 990,663.60 = 187,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,442.40/990,663.60 = 187,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,442.40x = 990,663.60 × 187,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,442.40x = 185,374,557,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,374,557,893.76/660,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,682.40

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