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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,439.47, 882,659.21 and 167,704.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,439.47, 882,659.21 and 167,704.41 is: 251,556.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,439.47 : 882,659.21 = 167,704.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,439.47/882,659.21 = 167,704.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,439.47x = 882,659.21 × 167,704.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,439.47x = 148,025,841,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,025,841,205.59/588,439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,556.62

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