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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,516.28, 882,782.62 and 167,792.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,516.28, 882,782.62 and 167,792.15 is: 251,690.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,516.28 : 882,782.62 = 167,792.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,516.28/882,782.62 = 167,792.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,516.28x = 882,782.62 × 167,792.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,516.28x = 148,123,992,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,123,992,953.47/588,516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,690.56

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