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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,330.92, 882,350.58 and 167,610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,330.92, 882,350.58 and 167,610.44 is: 251,374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,330.92 : 882,350.58 = 167,610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,330.92/882,350.58 = 167,610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,330.92x = 882,350.58 × 167,610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,330.92x = 147,891,168,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,891,168,948.06/588,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,374.12

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