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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,254.24, 880,691.82 and 166,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,254.24, 880,691.82 and 166,417.12 is: 249,571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,254.24 : 880,691.82 = 166,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,254.24/880,691.82 = 166,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,254.24x = 880,691.82 × 166,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,254.24x = 146,562,196,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,562,196,291.96/587,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,571.97

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