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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,387.70, 882,581.55 and 161,922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,387.70, 882,581.55 and 161,922.70 is: 242,884.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,387.70 : 882,581.55 = 161,922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,387.70/882,581.55 = 161,922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,387.70x = 882,581.55 × 161,922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,387.70x = 142,909,987,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,909,987,546.19/588,387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,884.05

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