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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,908.12, 881,767.70 and 161,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,908.12, 881,767.70 and 161,344.28 is: 241,990.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,908.12 : 881,767.70 = 161,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,908.12/881,767.70 = 161,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,908.12x = 881,767.70 × 161,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,908.12x = 142,268,174,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,268,174,683.76/587,908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,990.49

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