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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,447.98, 882,671.98 and 167,712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,447.98, 882,671.98 and 167,712.92 is: 251,569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,447.98 : 882,671.98 = 167,712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,447.98/882,671.98 = 167,712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,447.98x = 882,671.98 × 167,712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,447.98x = 148,035,495,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,035,495,167.98/588,447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,569.38

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