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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,461.36, 882,693.88 and 162,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,461.36, 882,693.88 and 162,002.88 is: 243,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,461.36 : 882,693.88 = 162,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,461.36/882,693.88 = 162,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,461.36x = 882,693.88 × 162,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,461.36x = 142,998,950,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,998,950,718.37/588,461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,004.83

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