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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,519.32, 882,787.17 and 167,795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,519.32, 882,787.17 and 167,795.19 is: 251,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,519.32 : 882,787.17 = 167,795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,519.32/882,787.17 = 167,795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,519.32x = 882,787.17 × 167,795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,519.32x = 148,127,440,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,127,440,919.71/588,519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,695.12

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