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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,067.76, 881,996.32 and 155,788.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,067.76, 881,996.32 and 155,788.16 is: 233,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,067.76 : 881,996.32 = 155,788.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,067.76/881,996.32 = 155,788.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,067.76x = 881,996.32 × 155,788.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,067.76x = 137,404,583,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,404,583,819.57/588,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,654.34

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