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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,226.72, 882,075.12 and 167,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,226.72, 882,075.12 and 167,406.88 is: 251,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,226.72 : 882,075.12 = 167,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,226.72/882,075.12 = 167,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,226.72x = 882,075.12 × 167,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,226.72x = 147,665,443,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,665,443,764.83/588,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,034.91

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