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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,970.52, 881,966.04 and 167,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,970.52, 881,966.04 and 167,257.60 is: 250,889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,970.52 : 881,966.04 = 167,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,970.52/881,966.04 = 167,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,970.52x = 881,966.04 × 167,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,970.52x = 147,515,523,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,515,523,131.90/587,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,889.32

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