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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.40, 882,002.10 and 167,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.40, 882,002.10 and 167,222.60 is: 250,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.40 : 882,002.10 = 167,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.40/882,002.10 = 167,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.40x = 882,002.10 × 167,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.40x = 147,490,684,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,490,684,367.46/588,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,833.90

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