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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,071.88, 882,117.49 and 161,605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,071.88, 882,117.49 and 161,605.04 is: 242,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,071.88 : 882,117.49 = 161,605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,071.88/882,117.49 = 161,605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,071.88x = 882,117.49 × 161,605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,071.88x = 142,554,632,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,554,632,706.47/588,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,410.22

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