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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,579.76, 990,869.59 and 187,269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,579.76, 990,869.59 and 187,269.22 is: 280,903.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,579.76 : 990,869.59 = 187,269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,579.76/990,869.59 = 187,269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,579.76x = 990,869.59 × 187,269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,579.76x = 185,559,375,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,559,375,241.02/660,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,903.82

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