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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,441.53, 882,662.29 and 167,706.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,441.53, 882,662.29 and 167,706.47 is: 251,559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,441.53 : 882,662.29 = 167,706.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,441.53/882,662.29 = 167,706.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,441.53x = 882,662.29 × 167,706.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,441.53x = 148,028,176,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,028,176,858.02/588,441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,559.70

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