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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,515.27, 882,781.11 and 167,791.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,515.27, 882,781.11 and 167,791.15 is: 251,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,515.27 : 882,781.11 = 167,791.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,515.27/882,781.11 = 167,791.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,515.27x = 882,781.11 × 167,791.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,515.27x = 148,122,856,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,122,856,580.44/588,515.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,689.06

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