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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,580.62, 990,870.93 and 187,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,580.62, 990,870.93 and 187,270.08 is: 280,905.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,580.62 : 990,870.93 = 187,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,580.62/990,870.93 = 187,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,580.62x = 990,870.93 × 187,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,580.62x = 185,560,478,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,560,478,330.77/660,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,905.12

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