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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,462.64, 882,431.28 and 167,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,462.64, 882,431.28 and 167,640.10 is: 251,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,462.64 : 882,431.28 = 167,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,462.64/882,431.28 = 167,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,462.64x = 882,431.28 × 167,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,462.64x = 147,930,868,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,930,868,022.33/588,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,385.32

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