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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,349.73, 882,506.36 and 167,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,349.73, 882,506.36 and 167,625.60 is: 251,433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,349.73 : 882,506.36 = 167,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,349.73/882,506.36 = 167,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,349.73x = 882,506.36 × 167,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,349.73x = 147,930,657,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,930,657,260.69/588,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,433.21

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