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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,836.32, 991,292.20 and 187,484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,836.32, 991,292.20 and 187,484.48 is: 281,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,836.32 : 991,292.20 = 187,484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,836.32/991,292.20 = 187,484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,836.32x = 991,292.20 × 187,484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,836.32x = 185,851,902,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,851,902,645.06/660,836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,237.42

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