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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,660.90, 990,778.11 and 187,219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,660.90, 990,778.11 and 187,219.14 is: 280,768.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,660.90 : 990,778.11 = 187,219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,660.90/990,778.11 = 187,219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,660.90x = 990,778.11 × 187,219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,660.90x = 185,492,625,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,492,625,685.03/660,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,768.28

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