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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,444.75, 882,667.08 and 167,709.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,444.75, 882,667.08 and 167,709.69 is: 251,564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,444.75 : 882,667.08 = 167,709.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,444.75/882,667.08 = 167,709.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,444.75x = 882,667.08 × 167,709.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,444.75x = 148,031,822,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,031,822,360.01/588,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,564.52

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