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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,450.79, 882,676.20 and 167,715.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,450.79, 882,676.20 and 167,715.73 is: 251,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,450.79 : 882,676.20 = 167,715.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,450.79/882,676.20 = 167,715.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,450.79x = 882,676.20 × 167,715.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,450.79x = 148,038,683,236.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,038,683,236.63/588,450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,573.60

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