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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,639.60, 990,997.08 and 187,287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,639.60, 990,997.08 and 187,287.75 is: 280,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,639.60 : 990,997.08 = 187,287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,639.60/990,997.08 = 187,287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,639.60x = 990,997.08 × 187,287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,639.60x = 185,601,613,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,601,613,369.77/660,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,942.31

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