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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,650, 991,024.56 and 187,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,650, 991,024.56 and 187,373.48 is: 281,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,650 : 991,024.56 = 187,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,650/991,024.56 = 187,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,650x = 991,024.56 × 187,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,650x = 185,691,720,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,691,720,572.67/660,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,074.28

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