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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,447.48, 882,671.23 and 167,712.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,447.48, 882,671.23 and 167,712.42 is: 251,568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,447.48 : 882,671.23 = 167,712.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,447.48/882,671.23 = 167,712.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,447.48x = 882,671.23 × 167,712.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,447.48x = 148,034,928,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,034,928,047.68/588,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,568.63

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