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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,449.79, 882,674.70 and 167,714.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,449.79, 882,674.70 and 167,714.73 is: 251,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,449.79 : 882,674.70 = 167,714.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,449.79/882,674.70 = 167,714.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,449.79x = 882,674.70 × 167,714.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,449.79x = 148,037,548,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,037,548,988.33/588,449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,572.10

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