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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,440.97, 882,661.46 and 167,705.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,440.97, 882,661.46 and 167,705.91 is: 251,558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,440.97 : 882,661.46 = 167,705.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,440.97/882,661.46 = 167,705.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,440.97x = 882,661.46 × 167,705.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,440.97x = 148,027,542,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,027,542,532.70/588,440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,558.87

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