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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,436.94, 882,655.41 and 167,701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,436.94, 882,655.41 and 167,701.88 is: 251,552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,436.94 : 882,655.41 = 167,701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,436.94/882,655.41 = 167,701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,436.94x = 882,655.41 × 167,701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,436.94x = 148,022,967,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,022,967,235.89/588,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,552.81

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