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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,943.26, 991,412.85 and 187,628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,943.26, 991,412.85 and 187,628.94 is: 281,442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,943.26 : 991,412.85 = 187,628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,943.26/991,412.85 = 187,628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,943.26x = 991,412.85 × 187,628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,943.26x = 186,017,742,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,017,742,147.88/660,943.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,442.83

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