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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,803.28, 991,245.96 and 187,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,803.28, 991,245.96 and 187,525.68 is: 281,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,803.28 : 991,245.96 = 187,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,803.28/991,245.96 = 187,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,803.28x = 991,245.96 × 187,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,803.28x = 185,884,072,696.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,884,072,696.25/660,803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,300.17

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