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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,521.49, 882,790.44 and 167,797.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,521.49, 882,790.44 and 167,797.37 is: 251,698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,521.49 : 882,790.44 = 167,797.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,521.49/882,790.44 = 167,797.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,521.49x = 882,790.44 × 167,797.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,521.49x = 148,129,909,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,129,909,679.19/588,521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,698.39

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