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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,954.63, 991,469.57 and 187,602.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,954.63, 991,469.57 and 187,602.75 is: 281,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,954.63 : 991,469.57 = 187,602.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,954.63/991,469.57 = 187,602.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,954.63x = 991,469.57 × 187,602.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,954.63x = 186,002,416,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,002,416,935.30/660,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,414.80

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