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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,991.50, 991,484.82 and 187,676.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,991.50, 991,484.82 and 187,676.91 is: 281,514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,991.50 : 991,484.82 = 187,676.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,991.50/991,484.82 = 187,676.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,991.50x = 991,484.82 × 187,676.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,991.50x = 186,078,807,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,078,807,329.51/660,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,514.68

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