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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,449.73, 882,674.61 and 167,714.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,449.73, 882,674.61 and 167,714.67 is: 251,572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,449.73 : 882,674.61 = 167,714.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,449.73/882,674.61 = 167,714.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,449.73x = 882,674.61 × 167,714.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,449.73x = 148,037,480,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,037,480,094.96/588,449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,572.01

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