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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,406.21, 882,757.54 and 167,680.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,406.21, 882,757.54 and 167,680.87 is: 251,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,406.21 : 882,757.54 = 167,680.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,406.21/882,757.54 = 167,680.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,406.21x = 882,757.54 × 167,680.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,406.21x = 148,021,550,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,021,550,308.97/588,406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,563.54

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