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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,915.12, 881,778.20 and 161,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,915.12, 881,778.20 and 161,351.28 is: 242,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,915.12 : 881,778.20 = 161,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,915.12/881,778.20 = 161,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,915.12x = 881,778.20 × 161,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,915.12x = 142,276,041,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,276,041,246.10/587,915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,000.99

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