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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,072.88, 882,118.99 and 161,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,072.88, 882,118.99 and 161,606.04 is: 242,411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,072.88 : 882,118.99 = 161,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,072.88/882,118.99 = 161,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,072.88x = 882,118.99 × 161,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,072.88x = 142,555,756,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,555,756,782.70/588,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,411.72

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