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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,299.11, 882,332.47 and 161,724.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,299.11, 882,332.47 and 161,724.86 is: 242,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,299.11 : 882,332.47 = 161,724.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,299.11/882,332.47 = 161,724.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,299.11x = 882,332.47 × 161,724.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,299.11x = 142,695,098,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,695,098,640.10/588,299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,555.35

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