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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,407.84, 882,759.98 and 167,682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,407.84, 882,759.98 and 167,682.50 is: 251,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,407.84 : 882,759.98 = 167,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,407.84/882,759.98 = 167,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,407.84x = 882,759.98 × 167,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,407.84x = 148,023,395,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,023,395,932.55/588,407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,565.98

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