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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,964.50, 991,444.32 and 187,649.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,964.50, 991,444.32 and 187,649.91 is: 281,474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,964.50 : 991,444.32 = 187,649.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,964.50/991,444.32 = 187,649.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,964.50x = 991,444.32 × 187,649.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,964.50x = 186,044,437,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,044,437,418.01/660,964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,474.18

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