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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,462.36, 882,695.38 and 162,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,462.36, 882,695.38 and 162,003.88 is: 243,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,462.36 : 882,695.38 = 162,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,462.36/882,695.38 = 162,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,462.36x = 882,695.38 × 162,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,462.36x = 143,000,076,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,000,076,418.07/588,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,006.33

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