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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,206.52, 882,045.72 and 167,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,206.52, 882,045.72 and 167,382.36 is: 250,998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,206.52 : 882,045.72 = 167,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,206.52/882,045.72 = 167,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,206.52x = 882,045.72 × 167,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,206.52x = 147,638,894,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,638,894,241.50/588,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,998.40

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