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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,437.97, 882,656.95 and 167,702.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,437.97, 882,656.95 and 167,702.91 is: 251,554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,437.97 : 882,656.95 = 167,702.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,437.97/882,656.95 = 167,702.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,437.97x = 882,656.95 × 167,702.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,437.97x = 148,024,135,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,024,135,631.95/588,437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,554.36

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