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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,446.98, 882,670.48 and 167,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,446.98, 882,670.48 and 167,711.92 is: 251,567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,446.98 : 882,670.48 = 167,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,446.98/882,670.48 = 167,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,446.98x = 882,670.48 × 167,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,446.98x = 148,034,358,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,034,358,302.17/588,446.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,567.88

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