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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,438.53, 882,657.79 and 167,703.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,438.53, 882,657.79 and 167,703.47 is: 251,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,438.53 : 882,657.79 = 167,703.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,438.53/882,657.79 = 167,703.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,438.53x = 882,657.79 × 167,703.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,438.53x = 148,024,773,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,024,773,626.28/588,438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,555.20

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