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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,305.28, 882,341.76 and 161,731.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,305.28, 882,341.76 and 161,731.05 is: 242,564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,305.28 : 882,341.76 = 161,731.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,305.28/882,341.76 = 161,731.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,305.28x = 882,341.76 × 161,731.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,305.28x = 142,702,059,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,702,059,303.65/588,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,564.64

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