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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,393, 881,086.62 and 166,669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,393, 881,086.62 and 166,669.64 is: 250,003.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,393 : 881,086.62 = 166,669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,393/881,086.62 = 166,669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,393x = 881,086.62 × 166,669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,393x = 146,850,389,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,850,389,764.22/587,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,003.64

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