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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,452.76, 990,688.25 and 187,137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,452.76, 990,688.25 and 187,137.66 is: 280,709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,452.76 : 990,688.25 = 187,137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,452.76/990,688.25 = 187,137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,452.76x = 990,688.25 × 187,137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,452.76x = 185,395,080,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,395,080,894.50/660,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,709.07

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