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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,895.61, 881,748.96 and 161,331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,895.61, 881,748.96 and 161,331.79 is: 241,971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,895.61 : 881,748.96 = 161,331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,895.61/881,748.96 = 161,331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,895.61x = 881,748.96 × 161,331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,895.61x = 142,254,138,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,254,138,047.44/587,895.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,971.76

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