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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,440.53, 882,660.79 and 167,705.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,440.53, 882,660.79 and 167,705.47 is: 251,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,440.53 : 882,660.79 = 167,705.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,440.53/882,660.79 = 167,705.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,440.53x = 882,660.79 × 167,705.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,440.53x = 148,027,042,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,027,042,637.52/588,440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,558.20

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