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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,408.33, 882,760.73 and 167,682.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,408.33, 882,760.73 and 167,682.99 is: 251,566.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,408.33 : 882,760.73 = 167,682.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,408.33/882,760.73 = 167,682.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,408.33x = 882,760.73 × 167,682.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,408.33x = 148,023,958,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,023,958,660.98/588,408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,566.73

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