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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,904.64, 991,355.04 and 187,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,904.64, 991,355.04 and 187,590.44 is: 281,385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,904.64 : 991,355.04 = 187,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,904.64/991,355.04 = 187,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,904.64x = 991,355.04 × 187,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,904.64x = 185,968,728,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,968,728,149.82/660,904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,385.12

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