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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,443.03, 882,664.56 and 167,707.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,443.03, 882,664.56 and 167,707.97 is: 251,561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,443.03 : 882,664.56 = 167,707.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,443.03/882,664.56 = 167,707.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,443.03x = 882,664.56 × 167,707.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,443.03x = 148,029,880,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,029,880,445.21/588,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,561.96

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