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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,449.04, 882,673.58 and 167,713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,449.04, 882,673.58 and 167,713.98 is: 251,570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,449.04 : 882,673.58 = 167,713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,449.04/882,673.58 = 167,713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,449.04x = 882,673.58 × 167,713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,449.04x = 148,036,698,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,036,698,304.08/588,449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,570.97

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