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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,307.70, 882,345.32 and 161,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,307.70, 882,345.32 and 161,733.44 is: 242,568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,307.70 : 882,345.32 = 161,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,307.70/882,345.32 = 161,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,307.70x = 882,345.32 × 161,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,307.70x = 142,704,743,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,704,743,871.50/588,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,568.21

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