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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,253.74, 880,691.07 and 166,416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,253.74, 880,691.07 and 166,416.62 is: 249,571.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,253.74 : 880,691.07 = 166,416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,253.74/880,691.07 = 166,416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,253.74x = 880,691.07 × 166,416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,253.74x = 146,561,631,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,561,631,133.58/587,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,571.22

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