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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,664.11, 990,995.81 and 187,353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,664.11, 990,995.81 and 187,353.39 is: 281,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,664.11 : 990,995.81 = 187,353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,664.11/990,995.81 = 187,353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,664.11x = 990,995.81 × 187,353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,664.11x = 185,666,423,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,666,423,542.53/660,664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,029.98

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