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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,441.03, 882,661.54 and 167,705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,441.03, 882,661.54 and 167,705.97 is: 251,558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,441.03 : 882,661.54 = 167,705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,441.03/882,661.54 = 167,705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,441.03x = 882,661.54 × 167,705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,441.03x = 148,027,609,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,027,609,747.39/588,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,558.95

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