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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,399.36, 882,600.96 and 161,940.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,399.36, 882,600.96 and 161,940.96 is: 242,911.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,399.36 : 882,600.96 = 161,940.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,399.36/882,600.96 = 161,940.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,399.36x = 882,600.96 × 161,940.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,399.36x = 142,929,246,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,929,246,759.32/588,399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,911.97

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