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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,439.53, 882,659.29 and 167,704.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,439.53, 882,659.29 and 167,704.47 is: 251,556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,439.53 : 882,659.29 = 167,704.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,439.53/882,659.29 = 167,704.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,439.53x = 882,659.29 × 167,704.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,439.53x = 148,025,908,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,025,908,420.03/588,439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,556.70

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